Jimmy Kimmel challenges Trump on cognitive fitness during live show
- Jimmy Kimmel challenged Donald Trump to take a cognitive test live on television following Kamala Harris's release of her medical records.
- Kimmel criticized Trump for not disclosing his own medical information, raising questions about his cognitive fitness.
- The challenge highlights the importance of transparency in political candidates' health as the election approaches.
On October 14, 2024, during an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, host Jimmy Kimmel challenged former President Donald Trump to take a cognitive test live on television. This challenge came in the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris releasing her medical records, which indicated her fitness to run for president. Kimmel criticized Trump for not disclosing his own medical records, tax returns, or health care plan, suggesting that his reluctance raises questions about his cognitive fitness. He humorously referred to Trump’s past claims of having a 'bigly' brain, a phrase Trump popularized during his 2016 campaign. Kimmel proposed a live cognitive test between Trump and Harris, even suggesting it could be a pay-per-view event, highlighting the public's interest in transparency regarding candidates' health. Despite Trump's previous statements about being willing to release his medical records, he has yet to do so, leading to speculation about his health compared to Harris's. Kimmel's remarks reflect ongoing concerns about the transparency of political candidates, especially regarding their health and fitness for office, as the election approaches.