Trump, 79, Misidentifies Hungary as Part of Russia in Campaign Rally Gaffe
WARREN, MICHIGAN – During a campaign rally in Warren, Michigan, on November 5, 2025, former President Donald Trump, 79, mistakenly stated that Hungary is a part of Russia, prompting immediate reactions and renewed scrutiny of his cognitive abilities.The incident occurred while Trump was discussing international relations and criticizing President Joe Biden‘s foreign policy decisions.
The gaffe arrives as Trump undergoes increased medical evaluation, including a cognitive assessment and MRI, raising questions about his fitness for office. The incident is likely to fuel ongoing debate surrounding the age and mental acuity of both presidential candidates as the 2028 election cycle intensifies, and comes as Trump himself has aggressively questioned President Biden’s cognitive state.
“We have to be very strong with Russia, very, very strong,” Trump said, according to video footage circulating on social media. “And you look at countries like Hungary, they’re right there with Russia, a part of Russia, really.” The statement is geographically incorrect; Hungary is an autonomous nation and a member of the European Union and NATO,maintaining distinct political and economic ties separate from Russia.
The White House has not yet responded to a request for comment.
On October 10, Trump underwent a cognitive assessment at Walter Reed Medical Center to screen for signs of dementia.He described the test, which included tasks like drawing a clock, as an “IQ test” and reportedly found it “very hard,” according to a report by The Daily Beast. He also received an MRI at Walter Reed, the reasons for which the White House has declined to disclose.
Simultaneously, Trump has initiated investigations into President Biden, including one focused on Biden’s alleged use of an autopen, claiming it is indeed evidence of “cognitive decline.”
