U.S President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a controversial joke made during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.
The remarks came moments after Noah congratulated Billie Eilish for winning Song of the Year for her hit track “Wildflower.” While addressing the audience, the longtime Grammys host made a quip referencing Trump’s past comments about acquiring Greenland.
“Wow. That’s a Grammy that every artist wants — almost as much as Trump wants Greenland,” Noah said, drawing laughter from the crowd.
He then added another pointed remark: “Which makes sense because, since Epstein’s gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton.”
Noah, who announced that this year marked his final stint hosting the Grammys after six appearances as emcee, has largely avoided political commentary in previous ceremonies. However, the joke quickly sparked backlash from Trump.
Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump first blasted the awards show, writing that the “Grammy Awards are the WORST and virtually unwatchable,” before launching a personal attack on Noah.
“I can’t speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close, and until tonight’s false and defamatory statement, have never been accused of being there, not even by the Fake News Media,” Trump asserted.
The Republican leader went on to brand the South African-born comedian a “total loser,” adding that Noah needed to “get his facts straight.”
“I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C. … Get ready Noah, I’m going to have some fun with you!” Trump wrote.
Trump previously moved in similar social circles as disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in Florida and New York and has offered varying explanations over the years about why their relationship eventually soured. He has also fought for months to block the release of extensive documents linked to Epstein.
Last week more than three million documents were released, referencing several high-profile figures, including Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton and Britain’s former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The release has reignited global scrutiny over Epstein’s network and renewed debate about accountability among powerful elites.
