Donald Trump has criticized the host of this year’s Grammys for suggesting that the US president had spent time on Epstein Island. Trump stated that he would take legal action against Trevor Noah for making what he called a “false and defamatory statement” about him during the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
During the event, Noah made several jokes about Trump, including a reference to Trump wanting Greenland as much as he wants the Grammy for Song of the Year, implying a connection to Epstein Island. Responding to this, Trump posted on Truth Social, refuting the claim and asserting that he has never been to Epstein Island or been accused of being there before.
Trump further expressed his intention to sue Noah, calling him names and taunting him in a social media post. Epstein, known for alleged trafficking activities on his private island, Little Saint James, was mentioned in Trump’s rebuttal as well. Trump has consistently denied visiting the island, emphasizing his decision to decline Epstein’s invitation.
In addition to targeting Noah, Trump took aim at other TV hosts critical of him and the MAGA movement, such as Jimmy Kimmel and a nickname he used for George Stephanopoulos. Late-night TV hosts have faced backlash from Trump for their political commentary and jokes, with CBS canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and other incidents involving comedians like Kimmel.
While Colbert criticized CBS’s parent company for settling with Trump, CBS cited financial reasons for the show’s cancellation. Similarly, ABC and Disney faced issues with Jimmy Kimmel Live! following controversial comments, leading to a temporary suspension. ABC News agreed to a settlement with Trump to resolve a defamation lawsuit related to claims made on air by George Stephanopoulos.
Despite the controversy, Noah seemed unfazed by the potential legal action from Trump during the Grammys. The host joked about the situation, indicating that it could be his last year hosting the event. Noah’s hosting tenure at the Grammys is set to end this year, as announced previously.
