Jimmy Fallon Takes a Jab at Trump’s AI Comments: 'Can’t Even Beat Wordle!'
By Editor • September 15, 2026 • 1 min read
On Monday night’s episode of "The Tonight Show," Jimmy Fallon delivered a comedic takedown of former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks regarding artificial intelligence (AI). Trump had claimed on Truth Social that the only regulation AI requires is a "strong and smart (High IQ!) president," a statement that sparked laughter from Fallon.
With his signature sarcasm, Fallon responded, "Well, I feel better," before suggesting that Trump might not be the best candidate to tackle AI challenges. He quipped, "We’re relying on Trump to beat AI?! I don’t think Trump can beat Wordle," highlighting doubts about Trump’s cognitive abilities.
Fallon’s Comedic Critique
Fallon continued to poke fun at Trump’s perspective, joking that the former president might confuse AI with “American Idol.” Mimicking Trump, he humorously stated, "I’ve spoken with Ryan Seacrest and we’re perfectly safe." He also noted Trump’s tendency to embrace fantastical imagery, referencing the ex-president’s penchant for using AI to create bizarre images of himself.
Trump’s Response to AI Regulation
In the midst of growing concerns about AI safety, many experts have called for regulatory measures. Recently, ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that AI could pose catastrophic risks within the decade. In response to this, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei emphasized the need to slow AI advancements. However, Trump dismissed these worries, asserting that he has the necessary control over AI and accusing others of exaggerating threats for negative reasons.
Trump's remarks on Truth Social included a strong assertion of his leadership, stating, "WHOEVER WINS AI, WINS! We are leading China… Conspiracy Theorists, Treasonists, Traitors, and Leakers, BEWARE!" As the debate over AI regulation heats up, Fallon’s comedic commentary highlights the stark contrast between Trump’s views and those of AI experts.
Source: www.thewrap.com
