Former President Donald Trump has issued a statement on Truth Social announcing his intention to sue comedian Trevor Noah following a joke made during the Grammy Awards. Noah, who hosted the event, made a quip related to Trump’s past connections with Jeffrey Epstein, who was previously embroiled in numerous controversies.
During the show, Noah humorously remarked, “That is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland. Which makes sense, I mean, because Epstein’s island is gone, he needs a new one to hang out on with Bill Clinton.” This comment was met with mixed reactions and quickly drew attention from Trump, who responded by stating that he has never visited Epstein’s island or made any prior admissions regarding such claims.
In his explosive post, Trump labeled Noah a “total loser,” asserting that he would pursue legal action against the comedian for what he described as false and defamatory statements. Trump emphasized that he has never been accused of visiting Epstein’s island, challenging Noah’s assertion in front of an audience and on social media. He concluded with a taunt aimed at Noah, stating, “Get ready Noah, I’m going to have some fun with you!”
Trump’s comments come in the wake of multiple refusals by both he and former President Bill Clinton to be associated with Epstein. It has been previously reported that Epstein’s island in the Caribbean was a site of alleged exploitation and abuse, and Trump has insisted he severed ties with Epstein long before the latter’s death in jail in 2019. Trump previously claimed to have expelled Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club after an incident involving his staff.
The exchange highlights a longstanding tradition at award shows where hosts incorporate political humor relevant to current events. Noah’s remarks, alongside the criticisms voiced by various artists regarding immigration policies, indicate the Grammy’s continuing role as a platform for political discourse in the entertainment industry. The event saw several winners, including Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, calling out the aggressive deportation enforcement of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with some artists donning pins that read “ICE OUT” to further their message.
The ongoing back-and-forth between Donald Trump and Trevor Noah appears to be yet another chapter in the intersection of entertainment and politics, where humor often serves as a vessel for larger societal conversations.