Stephen Colbert is stirring up more late-night drama — this time about President Donald Trump’s health.
During his monologue on The Late Show, the comedian raised eyebrows after Trump, 79, revealed he had an MRI during a recent trip to Walter Reed Medical Center, calling the results “perfect.”
Colbert, 61, wasn’t buying it. “Quick reminder… people don’t just get an MRI,” he joked to his audience. “It’s usually something you only get when doctors think something’s wrong with you.”
Trump’s Strange ‘IQ Test’ Brag
The speculation began when Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he’d “aced” what he described as a “very hard IQ test.” Turns out, it was actually a cognitive exam — the kind doctors use to screen for memory or neurological issues.
“I gave you the full results. It was perfect,” Trump said, calling the MRI part of a “routine checkup.” But that reassurance didn’t stop fans — or Colbert — from asking questions.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tried to calm the chatter, insisting there was “no need to panic,” and that the scan was standard procedure. Still, Colbert wasn’t convinced. “What were they looking for?” he asked pointedly.
Dementia Whispers Grow Louder
Critics have long speculated about Trump’s mental sharpness, pointing to his rambling speeches, repeated slip-ups, and moments of confusion caught on camera. Recently, bruises spotted on his hands have also fueled online theories.
Colbert reminded viewers that “the cognitive test Trump took is not an IQ test — and not knowing the difference is one reason they make you take one.”
Viral Moment in Japan
To top it off, footage from Trump’s Japan state visit made waves online. In the clip, he appears disoriented while being led through a room by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, seemingly unsure of where to stand.
“Taking grandpa to the mall,” Colbert quipped. “Where’d he go? Oh no — he’s at Victoria’s Secret. Pop Pop, don’t salute the thongs!”
The viral jokes come just as psychologists are warning that Trump may be showing “a massive increase” in “clinical signs of dementia,” sparking yet another online frenzy about the president’s true health condition.
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