Former United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern legal threat against comedian and television host Trevor Noah following controversial remarks made during the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony. The escalating conflict stems from Noah's on-stage jokes suggesting Trump had visited the infamous Epstein Island alongside former President Bill Clinton.
Grammy Awards Host's Controversial Remarks
During the live telecast of the prestigious music awards show, while announcing the Song of the Year award, Trevor Noah delivered a series of pointed jokes targeting Donald Trump. After congratulating winner Billie Eilish, Noah remarked, "That's a Grammy that every artist wants, almost as much as Trump wants Greenland."
The comedian then escalated his commentary by adding, "Which makes sense because, since Epstein's gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton. I told you, it's my last year! What are you going to do about it?" This direct reference to Jeffrey Epstein's private island and its alleged visitors immediately sparked controversy and drew Trump's ire.
Trump's Fiery Response on Truth Social
Reacting swiftly to Noah's comments, Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to launch a scathing attack against both the Grammy Awards and its host. In a series of posts, Trump described the awards ceremony as "the WORST, virtually unwatchable" and criticized CBS for airing what he called "garbage."
The former president specifically targeted Trevor Noah, calling him a "poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C." and comparing him unfavorably to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Trump vehemently denied Noah's allegations, stating, "Noah said, INCORRECTLY about me, that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton spent time on Epstein Island. WRONG!!! I can't speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close."
Legal Threats and Defamation Claims
In his most serious escalation, Trump explicitly threatened legal action against the comedian. He declared, "Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast. It looks like I'll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C., and suing him for plenty$."
Trump emphasized that until Noah's remarks during the Grammy Awards, he had never been accused of visiting Epstein Island, "not even by the Fake News Media." The former president concluded his tirade with a warning: "Get ready Noah, I'm going to have some fun with you!"
Additional Grammy Controversies
This wasn't the only Trump-related joke Noah made during the Grammy ceremony. Earlier in the evening, the host also referenced rapper Nicki Minaj's well-known support for Trump, staging a mock scene where he claimed, "Nicki Minaj is not here, she is not here, uh. She is still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues."
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and entertainment industry figures, particularly comedians and awards show hosts who frequently incorporate political commentary into their performances. It also underscores Trump's continued willingness to use legal threats against media personalities and critics, a pattern that has characterized his post-presidency public engagements.
