It was pure late-night chaos as Jimmy Kimmel took direct aim at Donald Trump’s mockery of Harvard graduates, flipping the narrative in front of millions during a segment that fans are calling “the most savage academic roast in TV history.”
The incident unfolded when Kimmel began his monologue with that trademark smirk, saying, “Trump keeps saying Harvard grads aren’t smart — so tonight, I thought we’d take a peek at his own academic record.” The audience gasped as Kimmel dramatically pulled out what he called “Trump’s original 1965 SAT card,” projecting a mock-up of the test on the big screen behind him.
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“SAT Verbal: 298. Math: 301. Lies: Perfect 800,” Kimmel quipped, as the crowd erupted in laughter and applause. “Honestly, this might explain the spelling of ‘covfefe,’” he added, pausing for effect as the studio broke into hysterics.
Moments later, Kimmel continued: “He calls Harvard grads ‘elitists,’ but the man tried to enroll in Penn’s Wharton School twice and still thinks it’s in Boston!” The audience howled as the camera cut to a photo montage of Trump’s old yearbook pictures, with Kimmel mock-narrating, “Here he is — the future stable genius, voted most likely to invent words that don’t exist.”
The segment only grew wilder when Kimmel invited a “Harvard panel” — three actors dressed as Ivy League professors — to “grade” Trump’s communication skills live. One read a tweet aloud: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe…” before giving it a giant red “F” on screen. Another added, “We’d give partial credit if we knew what language this was.”
By this point, the crowd was roaring, but the moment that truly broke the internet came when Kimmel read out a fake letter “from the College Board,” humorously stating: “Due to the historical record, we are officially reclassifying Mr. Trump’s SAT as ‘Performance Art.’”
According to insiders, Trump’s team didn’t take the joke lightly. One Mar-a-Lago aide reportedly told a conservative outlet, “He was fuming — pacing, shouting that Kimmel’s a fraud and demanding we sue Harvard for defamation.”
Political commentators quickly jumped in. MSNBC’s Joy Reid called the bit “a comedic masterstroke — Kimmel turned Trump’s arrogance into academic irony.” Meanwhile, others noted that the skit went viral faster than any political segment that week, hitting 20 million views within hours.

Social media exploded with reactions:
“Jimmy Kimmel just exposed Trump’s SAT score and I can’t stop laughing.”
“This is the roast Trump can’t tweet his way out of.”
“Harvard finally gets revenge — through late-night TV.”
Even Harvard students got in on the fun, posting mock “Thank You” notes to Kimmel. One viral tweet read: “Dear Jimmy, thanks for proving that our student loans were worth it — if only to hear Trump’s fake SAT score.”
As the laughter continued, Kimmel ended the segment with one final jab: “You don’t need Harvard to know this — honesty, empathy, and grammar still matter.” The audience gave a standing ovation as the credits rolled.
By midnight, #TrumpSATScore and #KimmelRoast were trending worldwide. Clips flooded TikTok, X, and YouTube — with many calling it “the perfect blend of truth, comedy, and karma.”
According to show insiders, Kimmel’s team planned the sketch after Trump’s recent comments ridiculing Ivy League students, claiming, “They think they’re smart — but I’ve got the best brain.”
Kimmel’s satirical takedown not only flipped the narrative but reminded viewers why late-night TV remains one of the sharpest platforms for political accountability. As one fan commented: “You can take the test out of the man — but you can’t take the man out of the test.”
The full Kimmel segment continues to dominate headlines and social media trends, with fans demanding a “Part 2.” Meanwhile, Trump’s camp has reportedly instructed aides to “never mention SATs again” — a move that, ironically, only added fuel to the fire.
The verdict?
Jimmy Kimmel didn’t just get laughs — he scored a perfect 800 in satirical payback.