๐ฅ LATE-NIGHT SHOCKER: Maksim Chmerkovskiy HUMILIATES Donald Trump With โ1965 SAT Scoreโ Stunt โ Harvard Grads and America Canโt Stop Laughing โก
In one of the most jaw-dropping, talked-about moments in late-night television history, professional dancer and TV personality Maksim Chmerkovskiy just took Donald Trumpโs self-proclaimed โgeniusโ to the dance floor โ and then absolutely swept the floor with it.
Known for his fiery charisma on Dancing With the Stars, Maksim isnโt usually one to dive into political commentary. But this time, he didnโt just dip his toe in โ he spun straight through the controversy with the rhythm, timing, and sharp wit of a man who knows exactly how to steal the spotlight.
๐ From Ballroom to Breaking News
It all began when Trump, during yet another campaign rally, took aim at Harvard graduates โ mocking them as โelitistโ and boasting about his own โnatural intelligence.โ His comments made headlines instantly, but no one expected Maksim to turn that moment into a comedic masterclass on national television.
When Late Night with Maksim Chmerkovskiy aired the following evening, the audience could sense something big was coming. Maksim walked onto the stage, microphone in hand, wearing his trademark grin. He took a deep breath and said, โIโve been hearing a lot about geniuses lately. Tonight, weโre going to test that theory.โ
With theatrical flair, he reached under his desk and pulled out a yellowed piece of paper. โLadies and gentlemen,โ he said, โthis right here is what Iโve been told is Donald Trumpโs original 1965 SAT scorecard.โ
The crowd erupted in laughter before he even unfolded it. Maksim held up the sheet dramatically and paused for full effect. Then, in his smooth Eastern European accent, he read aloud:
โVerbal: zero. Math: zero. Rhythm: zero.โ
The studio lost it.
After letting the laughter roll for a few seconds, Maksim delivered the knockout line:
โHe didnโt failโฆ he just didnโt understand the questions.โ
๐ The Studio in Chaos

For a moment, the laughter was so loud that the band stopped playing. Even the camera operators were shaking from trying not to laugh. The segment quickly became the viral moment of the week.
But Maksim wasnโt finished. He paced across the stage, the showman in him fully alive, and continued roasting Trumpโs obsession with being called โsmartโ:
โEvery time he calls himself a genius, a real scientist somewhere quits their job. You can practically hear Einstein rolling in his grave, yelling, โPlease stop!โโ
The crowd went wild again. It was one of those moments when late-night comedy crossed into cultural phenomenon territory.
Within hours, the clip had been viewed over 20 million times across social media. Hashtags like #MaksimRoastsTrump and #SATZeroChallenge flooded X, TikTok, and Instagram. Fans recreated the scene in memes, reaction videos, and even dance mashups.
โก โThe Loudest Meltdown Since Election Nightโ
Of course, not everyone was laughing โ especially not Donald Trump.
According to a source close to Mar-a-Lago, Trump saw the segment and โwent ballistic.โ One insider described it as โthe loudest meltdown since election night.โ He reportedly stormed around shouting that Maksim โshould be arrestedโ for โspreading fake scoresโ and โdisrespecting a former president.โ
Another staffer claimed Trump called several TV executives that same night, demanding an apology. When one of them tried to explain it was clearly satire, Trump allegedly replied, โThereโs nothing funny about being the smartest man in the room.โ
๐ America (and the Internet) Canโt Stop Laughing
Meanwhile, the internet had already crowned Maksim as the unexpected hero of late-night TV. Fans praised his comedic timing and boldness, calling it โthe best roast of 2025 so far.โ
Celebrities joined the fun too. DWTS co-stars like Peta Murgatroyd (who also happens to be his wife) shared the clip with laughing emojis, while Derek Hough tweeted, โMaks just outdanced every comedian alive.โ
Comedian Chelsea Handler wrote, โThis is what happens when a ballroom king enters the political arena โ elegance meets destruction.โ
Even Harvard Universityโs official social media account posted a tongue-in-cheek response:
โThanks, Maksim. Weโll be using that line in our next admissions brochure.โ
๐ฉฐ The Dancerโs Precision โ in Comedy
Industry critics have been calling it a defining moment for Maksimโs television career. Variety called the bit โa perfectly choreographed takedown โ one that combined the rhythm of dance with the punch of stand-up.โ
Entertainment Weekly wrote, โIf late-night comedy were a tango, Maksim just led it with flawless precision.โ
For fans, though, the best part was how effortlessly Maksim blended humor and grace. There was no anger, no political preaching โ just sharp timing and a twinkle of showbiz flair.
As one viewer commented, โHe roasted Trump, but he did it like he was performing a cha-cha. Smooth, elegant, devastating.โ
๐๏ธ Maksim Responds
When asked about the viral uproar during an interview the following morning, Maksim smiled and simply said:
โComedy is like dancing โ itโs all about timing. You miss the beat, and the momentโs gone.โ
He added, โIt wasnโt personal. I just thought it was funny. If you canโt laugh at yourself, youโre not as smart as you think you are.โ
That quote alone earned him another wave of praise online โ and solidified his status as more than just a dancer, but a sharp, fearless entertainer.
๐ฅ The Aftermath
Since the broadcast, late-night producers and streaming services have reportedly been lining up to work with Maksim on future specials. Rumors of a potential Netflix comedy-dance hybrid show โ tentatively titled โThe Roast Routineโ โ are already circulating.
Whatever comes next, one thing is certain: Maksim Chmerkovskiy just danced his way into late-night legend.
He didnโt need choreography. He didnโt need backup dancers.
All he needed was a microphone, a sharp line โ and a scorecard that said it all.