1. Summary of the results
Donald Trump's actual SAT scores remain
unknown to the public. Multiple sources confirm that these scores have never been released
[1]. While Trump himself has claimed to have scored "exceedingly high" on the test, no concrete evidence supports this assertion
[2].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Several important contextual elements need to be considered:
- Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, testified that he sent threatening letters to schools and the College Board to prevent the release of Trump's academic records [1]
- Trump has made demonstrably false claims about his academic performance, including stating he graduated "first in his class" at Wharton, when in fact he graduated without honors [1]
- Mary L. Trump, Donald Trump's niece, has alleged that someone else may have taken the SAT on Trump's behalf [2]
- Multiple requests to release these scores have been consistently ignored [2]
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The question itself assumes these scores are accessible, which they are not. Several parties have different interests in this matter:
- Trump and his team benefit from keeping these scores private while maintaining claims of excellence
- Opposition researchers and media would benefit from accessing these records, especially if they contradict Trump's claims of academic success
- Some sources, like The New Yorker, have published satirical pieces about the topic [3], which could contribute to public confusion about what is known and what isn't
- The ongoing secrecy and legal threats suggest that the actual scores might contradict Trump's public narrative about his academic achievements [1]