Trump Mocked Harvard Grads — Zohran Mamdani “Releases” His 1965 SAT Card on Live TV

New York, NY — In what may go down as one of the most surreal moments in recent political theater, former President Donald Trump once again mocked Ivy League graduates during a live rally, only to be immediately countered by New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani — who dramatically “released” his 1965 SAT card on live television. The unexpected exchange quickly went viral, dominating social media and leaving audiences both amused and bewildered.

The incident began during a Trump campaign-style rally in Manhattan, where the former president took aim at elite universities. “They send their kids to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and they think that makes them smart,” Trump said, waving his hand for emphasis. “Some of the smartest people I know never went to college, and they’re doing better than anyone at Harvard!” The crowd erupted in cheers, as Trump continued his critique of academia and what he called “elitist thinking.”

Enter Zohran Mamdani, a progressive legislator known for his quick wit and frequent media appearances. Moments after Trump’s remarks were broadcast, Mamdani appeared on a live political talk show and, with a grin, held up what he claimed was his 1965 SAT test card. “Since we’re talking about intelligence and Ivy League elitism,” Mamdani said, “let’s check the facts. Here’s my 1965 SAT card — I scored high enough to go to Harvard myself, but I chose public service instead.”

The camera zoomed in on the card as Mamdani joked, “Turns out you can be smart and care about people, too, Mr. Trump.” Social media immediately exploded. Clips of Mamdani holding up the tiny, yellowed card went viral under hashtags like #SATShowdown, #ZohranWins, and #TrumpGetsOwned. Conservative commentators called it a “PR stunt,” while progressives praised the Assemblyman for “humbling Trump with history and humor at the same time.”

Political analysts were quick to weigh in on the unusual spectacle. “It’s rare to see a political figure use historical proof to make a point on live TV,” said Dr. Melissa Jacobs, a media expert at NYU. “But in today’s media climate, theatrics like this resonate far more than traditional fact-checking. Mamdani just turned a political jab into a viral moment.”

Trump, reportedly briefed on the viral clip, later mocked the SAT as “an old-fashioned test that doesn’t prove anything in the real world,” doubling down on his stance that practical experience outweighs academic accolades. But by then, the internet had already claimed Mamdani as the winner of the latest meme war. Memes showing the SAT card photoshopped next to Trump quotes flooded X and TikTok, cementing the exchange in digital pop culture.

Whether it will have lasting political consequences remains to be seen, but the spectacle highlighted a broader cultural clash between populist anti-elitism and progressive intellectualism — complete with SAT scores as the unlikely battlefield.

By the end of the day, one thing was clear: Zohran Mamdani had turned Trump’s Harvard mockery into a viral moment of his own, proving that sometimes, the simplest forms of proof — even a decades-old test score — can pack the hardest punch.