Host Trevor Noah onstage during the awards. Picture: AFP United States (US) President Donald Trump has once again turned a pop culture moment into a political firestorm. This time, he is threatening legal action against comedian and Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah.
Trump aimed at Noah on Monday following the comedian’s monologue moment that referenced him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In addition, the monologue mentioned Trump’s much-mocked interest in acquiring Greenland. After congratulatingBillie Eilishon her song of the year win forWildflower,Noahquipped: “Wow, that’s a Grammy that every artist wants, almost as much as Trump wants Greenland.” The joke drew laughter from the audience, but Noah didn’t stop there.
“Which makes sense,” Noah added, “… because, since Epstein’s gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton.” The line immediately sparked gasps, applause, and online outrage. This was particularly true for Trump himself, who wasted no time firing back on his Truth Social platform. In a furious late-night post, Trump declared that the “Grammy Awards are the WORST and virtually unwatchable.” He then zeroed in on Noah personally.
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“I can’t speak for Bill, but I have never been toEpstein Island, nor anywhere close,” Trump wrote. “And until tonight’s false and defamatory statement, I have never been accused of being there, not even by the Fake News Media.” He then escalated the attack, branding the South African-born comedian a “total loser” who needs to “get his facts straight”. He then threatened legal action.
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