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Trump trolled after he denies cognitive issues, claims his recent mix-ups between Barack Obama and Joe Biden was 'sarcasm'

Throughout his recent campaign trail, Donald Trump has interchanged Biden for Obama on multiple occasions

MIAMI, FLORIDA: Donald Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, responded on November 27, to the criticism surrounding his recent string of speech gaffes, where he confused President Joe Biden with former President Barack Obama.

Gaffes on the campaign trail

Throughout his recent campaign trail, Trump has inadvertently interchanged Biden for Obama on multiple occasions, a fact highlighted in a November 12 Forbes article, documenting at least seven such instances.

The most recent mix-up occurred earlier this month during a speech in New Hampshire, adding to the list of incidents that occurred in Ottumwa, Iowa, on October 1, a Fox News Radio interview on October 11, and a speech before faith leaders in Washington on September 15.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump's social media platform, on Monday, he addressed the criticism, defending himself and asserting that these speech blunders are part of a strategic move.

"Whenever I sarcastically insert the name Obama for Biden as an indication that others may actually be having a very big influence in running our Country, Ron DeSanctimonious and his failing campaign apparatus, together with the Democrat's Radical Left 'Disinformation Machine,' go wild saying that 'Trump doesn't know the name of our President, (CROOKED!) Joe Biden. He must be cognitively impaired.' No, I know both names very well, never mix them up, and know that they are destroying our Country," he wrote.

In the same post, Trump further pushed back against claims of cognitive decline by revealing that he recently took a cognitive test as part of his physical exam, boasting that he aced it. He challenged President Biden to undergo a similar assessment, listing various policy decisions and initiatives that he disagrees with.

"Also, and as reported, I just took a cognitive test as part of my Physical Exam, and ACED it. Also ACED (a perfect score!) one taken while in the White House. Biden should take one so we can determine why he wants Open Borders, No Energy Independence, A Woke Military, High Inflation, No Voter I.D., Men playing In Women's Sports, Only Electric Cars & Trucks, A Weaponized DOJ/FBI, and so many other CRAZY things!!!" he added.

Social media reactions

Despite Trump's defense, social media was quick to react with skepticism. Critics seized the opportunity to question the former president's mental acuity.

"This is more proof Trump is cognitively impaired. The first symptom is denial," one posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"Remember. this is supposed to be Trump’s argument AGAINST the claim he has dementia," another offered.

"Everything I say is right except when it isn't and then I meant it sarcastically," a comment read.

"'Don’t believe the words coming out of my mouth. I have a note from my osteopath declaring me bigly sane,'" someone else quipped.

"How cognitively impaired does one have to be to believe his bulls***?" another chimed in.

Intensifying controversy

The controversy surrounding Trump's cognitive abilities has intensified in recent months, providing ammunition for political foes. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a potential GOP primary rival in 2024, expressed concern on CNN, stating, "The presidency is not a job for somebody that's pushing 80 years old."

Trump faced additional scrutiny after sharing a medical report on Truth Social, asserting his excellent health and exceptional cognitive abilities.

However, commentators questioned the report's legitimacy, citing the absence of specific test results and metrics on crucial health indicators, Newsweek reported.

In a strategic move, Trump shifted the focus to President Biden, who has also faced scrutiny for verbal missteps during his reelection campaign. Trump capitalized on Biden's mistakes, asserting that the president's mental abilities are a significant concern for effective governance.

"We have a guy in the White House who can't put two sentences together and who could not find his way off this stage," the former president remarked during a recent speech in New Hampshire.