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LATE-NIGHT ERUPTION: Trump mocked Harvard grads so Jimmy Kimmel fired back LIVE with “Trump’s 1965 SAT card,” and the crowd lost its mind In seconds, laughter turned into chaos as Kimmel read out a score of all zeros, mocking Trump’s “genius” claim with brutal precision. Social media exploded and insiders say Trump’s rage at Mar-a-Lago was “the loudest since election night.” Watch the viral monologue that’s breaking the internet before it mysteriously disappears…
LATE-NIGHT ERUPTION: Trump mocked Harvard grads so Jimmy Kimmel fired back LIVE with “Trump’s 1965 SAT card,” and the crowd lost its mind
In seconds, laughter turned into chaos as Kimmel read out a score of all zeros, mocking Trump’s “genius” claim with brutal precision. Social media exploded and insiders say Trump’s rage at Mar-a-Lago was “the loudest since election night.” Watch the viral monologue that’s breaking the internet before it mysteriously disappears…
### Late-Night Eruption: Kimmel Fires Back at Trump’s Ivy League Mockery
In a crowded studio this week, Jimmy Kimmel didn’t just respond — he retaliated. When Donald Trump mocked Harvard graduates for their degrees, saying he’d rather rely on his own “genius” than an Ivy League credential, the host of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* roared back live—with what he claimed was Trump’s own “1965 SAT card,” showing a perfect “0/0/0” score. The audience went wild.
The scene played out like a late-night version of a roast: Kimmel held up the mock card, read off the zeros (“Math: 0, Verbal: 0, Essay: 0!”) and paused for effect as the crowd cheered. He quipped to Trump’s “genius” claim:
> “Looks like the only thing he was first in was *first to stop caring about the test*!”
What seemed like just another comedy bit on television rapidly transformed into a social-media wildfire. Clips of the segment were shared across X, Instagram and TikTok, with hashtags like #SATFail and #HarvardWins trending for hours. Insider sources say the clip amassed millions of views within minutes.
Behind the scenes, at Mar-a-Lago, sources claim Trump’s fury over the segment was “the loudest since election night.” According to one staffer speaking anonymously, the ex-president “stormed through the east wing, ranted about ‘fake credentials,’ demanded his people find out who gave this to Kimmel, and threatened retaliation.” Whether that retaliation will be public remains unclear — but the intensity is unambiguous.
### Why This Resonated
There are a few reasons this particular late-night moment hit such a nerve:
* **Trump’s Ivy League taunt**: By mocking Harvard grads, Trump tapped into long-standing tensions over elitism, meritocracy and his own oft-questioned business and educational credentials.
* **Kimmel’s counterstrike**: Using the format of a light-hearted comedy show, Kimmel brought the humor directly at Trump’s image, turning the “genius claim” into a punchline. Comedic timing and spectacle amplified the effect.
* **Social media readiness**: The clip was tailor-made for sharing. The absurdity of a “0/0/0 SAT card” and the crowd’s reaction made for a viral moment, and viewers responded in kind.
* **Power dynamics**: It wasn’t just a joke. The moment reminded viewers of the disproportionate power between a former president and a comedian, and how late-night hosts now act as cultural commentators, not just entertainers.
### What to Watch
* **Will Trump retaliate publicly?** The insiders’ claim of rage at Mar-a-Lago might herald a statement or response. Keep an eye on Trump’s social-media channels for any mention of Kimmel or Harvard.
* **How will Kimmel handle the backlash (if any)?** Late-night hosts often navigate carefully between satire and controversy. Whether this moment becomes a recurring bit or a one-off could signal how comfortable Kimmel is with escalating this feud.
* **Harvard’s role**: While the segment used the Ivy League as the backdrop, the university itself is not directly involved — yet their name adds gravity. Will Harvard respond, or remain silent, as this becomes cultural fodder?
* **The fragility of viral moments**: The clip “breaking the internet” may vanish quickly as newer moments take over. For now, however, the story is alive, dramatic and shareable.
