JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump says he will sue Grammy host Trevor Noah for claiming he visited Epstein Island. President Trump: “I have never been to Epstein Island… I will be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless dope…

President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a joke made during the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony on February 1, where Noah hosted the event in Los Angeles.

In a post on Truth Social early Monday morning, Trump strongly denied any visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island and labeled Noah’s remark as “false and defamatory.” He stated: “Noah said, INCORRECTLY about me, that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton spent time on Epstein Island. WRONG!!! 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 being there, not even by the Fake News Media.”
Trump escalated his criticism by calling the Grammys “the WORST, virtually unwatchable” and describing Noah as a “total loser,” “poor, pathetic, talentless dope of an M.C.” He added: “It looks like I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless dope… and suing him for plenty$.” In variations of the reported statements, he emphasized having “some fun” with the matter and urged Noah to “get his facts straight, and get them straight fast.”
The controversy stemmed from Noah’s monologue during the awards show. While presenting or transitioning to the Song of the Year category (won by Billie Eilish), Noah quipped: “Song of the Year – that is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Epstein’s island is gone, he needs a new one to hang out with Bill Clinton.”

The joke referenced Trump’s past public interest in acquiring Greenland for the United States, tying it to recent discussions around Jeffrey Epstein’s private island (Little Saint James), where the late financier was accused of sex trafficking crimes. Epstein died in 2019, and court documents related to his case—including mentions of high-profile associates like Trump and former President Bill Clinton—have been released in phases, though neither has been charged with any wrongdoing related to Epstein’s crimes. Both have denied visiting the island or involvement in illegal activities.
Trump’s response fits a pattern of past legal threats and actions against perceived defamatory statements, including previous defamation lawsuits against media figures and outlets. As of February 2, 2026, no formal lawsuit has been filed, and neither Noah nor representatives for the Grammys or CBS (the broadcaster) have issued public responses to Trump’s post.
The incident has sparked online reactions, with some social media users mocking the threat as typical of Trump’s style, while others debate the implications amid ongoing Epstein-related file releases. The exchange highlights the intersection of celebrity culture, political satire, and persistent scrutiny over associations with Epstein.