Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at the Grammys
US President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah after remarks made during the Grammy Awards referencing Jeffrey Epstein.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump criticised the Grammys as “virtually unwatchable” and attacked Noah’s performance as host.
Trump accused the South African comedian of making a false statement that he and former President Bill Clinton had spent time on “Epstein Island.” “WRONG!!! I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close,” Trump wrote, denying ever being associated with the location.
Trump said he had never previously been accused of visiting the island, “not even by the Fake News Media,” and described Noah’s comment as “false and defamatory.”
He went on to threaten to send lawyers after the comedian, calling him “talentless” and warning that he would sue for significant damages.
“It looks like I'll be sending my lawyers to sue,” Trump wrote. “Get ready, Noah, I'm going to have some fun with you!”
Trevor Noah has not publicly responded to Trump’s comments.
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