On Kimmel's show, Clinton mocks ‘failing health’ conspiracies

Hillary Clinton poked fun at the Donald Trump’s repeated claims that her health is failing Monday night, jokingly asking ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel to take her pulse while they spoke on his late-night TV show.

The Democratic nominee’s physical well-being has been a topic of discussion on the campaign trail ever since Trump claimed she "lacks the mental and physical stamina to take on ISIS" last Monday. The allegation, a staple of right-wing media critiques of Clinton, was quickly denounced by her campaign, which pointed to a doctor’s letter released last year that pronounced her health “excellent.”


Monday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the former secretary of state took a lighter approach.

“This has become one of their themes,” Clinton said of the ongoing health criticisms lobbied against here.

“You take my pulse while I'm talking to you,” she quipped. “Make sure I’m alive.”

The late-night host then challenged her to open a pickle jar to demonstrate her physical well-being. The nominee did not hesitate, popping the lid open.

Clinton also provided insight into how she’s preparing to handle Donald Trump freewheeling, improvisational style in their upcoming general election debates.

“I am drawing on my experience in elementary school,” she said before imitating a boy pulling on a girl’s pigtails.

The nominee also addressed some of Trump’s strongest accusations, including the claim that Clinton and President Barack Obama co-founded the Islamic State — a claim the Republican nominee has since cast doubt on before re-upping himself.

“I think it’s crazy, but I think it’s also harmful,” Clinton said. “This is like giving aid and comfort to the bad guys. I think there's enough evidence now that when Trump talks the way he talks, it actually helps the terrorists.”