Credited from: SCMP
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following remarks made during the 68th Grammy Awards. While hosting the event, Noah quipped that âalmost as much as Trump wants Greenland,â it "makes sense because Epstein's island is gone, he needs a new one to hang out with Bill Clinton" (source) according to India Times, South China Morning Post, BBC, and India Times.
Reacting to Noah's comments, Trump criticized the Grammy Awards as âthe WORSTâ and claimed the event was âvirtually unwatchable.â He took to social media, stating, âI canât speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close," asserting that Noah's statement was false and defamatory (source) according to South China Morning Post and BBC.
Trump further disparaged Noah as âa total loserâ and humorously warned, "Get ready Noah, Iâm going to have some fun with you!â His remarks highlight a broader context of media criticism and legal threats he has made in the past against various news outlets. Trump has a history of engaging in legal disputes regarding defamation claims related to his public image (source) according to India Times, South China Morning Post, and BBC.
Noah's comments, which were part of his routine as he wrapped up his tenure as Grammy host, also included a joke about rapper Nicki Minaj and Trump. This comedic jab was met with cheers from the audience, indicating a significant reception for Noahâs critiques during the event (source) according to India Times and BBC.