Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah after a controversial joke during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards ceremony.
The Grammys, held on February 1, 2026, are known for bringing together the most prominent figures in the music industry.
This year, viewers tuned in to watch as the stars gathered for the 68th installment of this celebrated event.
Hosting the event was none other than Trevor Noah, who marked his seventh and final time taking on the role.
The night was filled with spectacular performances and heartfelt speeches as awards were given to those who have made remarkable achievements in the music world over the past year.
Noah, well-loved for his quick wit and humor, didn’t hold back throughout the evening as he joked about various celebrities and current happenings.
However, his remarks directed towards former President Trump quickly became the evening’s talking point, leading to a heated reply from Trump himself.
The Remark that Sparked Controversy
The moment that caught Trump’s attention happened as Noah set up the announcement for Song of the Year.
He jested: “Song of the Year is the prize every artist desires, almost as much as Trump desires Greenland—an understandable need since Epstein’s island is missing. Now he needs a hangout with Bill Clinton.”
Noah’s comment paired the topical matter of Trump’s previous interest in acquiring Greenland with his past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 under dubious circumstances.
Former President Bill Clinton also became a part of this tongue-in-cheek commentary due to his own connections to Epstein.
The audience was visibly shocked, yet Noah, unfazed, chuckled and said, “It’s my final year! What can they do about it?”
Noah’s banter didn’t just stop there; he continued to jest about Trump during his opening monologue.
He humorously claimed Nicki Minaj was absent from the evening’s events because she was at the White House discussing critical matters—a playful nod to her numerous Grammy nominations without a single win, as noted by the Express.
Trump’s Heated Retort
The reaction from Trump was swift and charged.
Shortly after the ceremony, Trump voiced his displeasure on his Truth Social platform, labeling both Noah and the Grammys unfavorably.
“The Grammy Awards are a disaster, impossible to watch!” Trump began his diatribe. “CBS is fortunate not to air such trash anymore. Noah, whoever he is, is almost worse than Kimmel at the Low Ratings Academy Awards.”
Trump criticized Noah’s suggestion of his ties with Epstein, saying, “Noah falsely linked me to Epstein Island. WRONG!!! While I can’t vouch for Bill, I have never set foot on Epstein Island. Before tonight’s lies, no media, Fake News or otherwise, had ever accused me of this.”
Trump proceeded with a dire warning: “Noah better straighten his facts fast or face my lawyers for plenty of $. This loser M.C. needs to watch out!”
Trump wrapped up his post ominously: “Ask Little George Spladopolus how well things turned out. Also, ask CBS! Prepare yourself, Noah, I’m going to enjoy this! President DJT.”
Despite Trump’s denial of visiting Epstein’s Caribbean island, their former acquaintanceship is well documented.
Reports state that Trump was a passenger on Epstein’s private jet several times, although there’s no concrete proof he visited the notorious island, as listed by Politico.
Their friendship apparently dissolved before Epstein’s 2008 conviction related to minors and p***titution. Trump has continually distanced himself, disavowing any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
Mixed Reactions
The back-and-forth quickly ignited social media debates, with opinions sharply divided along political lines.
Supporters of Trump criticized Noah’s remark as crossing the line and defamation, whereas Trump’s critics lauded Noah’s audacity to stand firm in his comedic role.
Legal experts and commentators observed that Trump’s lawsuit threat could breach First Amendment rights protecting satirical expression, especially in relation to public figures.
As the dust settled, neither Noah’s representatives nor CBS have made comments regarding the situation or Trump’s critique of the network’s broadcast.
