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Trump vows to sue comedian over Grammy remarks
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to take legal action against comedian Trevor Noah after Noah referenced Trump's past association with Jeffrey Epstein during the Grammy Awards.
The joke that sparked controversy
While hosting the Grammy Awards, Noah quipped: "Song of the Year-that is a Grammy 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."
Trump, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, responded on Truth Social, calling Noah's comments "false and defamatory."
"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."
Donald Trump, Truth Social
Trump and Epstein: A disputed history
Trump has acknowledged knowing Epstein but claims their relationship ended around 2004. He has denied visiting Epstein's private island, Little St. James, and no evidence has emerged linking him to Epstein's alleged crimes. The U.S. Justice Department has dismissed allegations against Trump as unfounded.
Former President Bill Clinton has also denied visiting Epstein's island, with a spokesperson stating in 2020 that Clinton had "never been" there. Neither Trump nor Clinton has been accused of wrongdoing by Epstein's victims.
Epstein's island and legal legacy
Epstein purchased Little St. James in 1998. Multiple survivors have alleged they were trafficked and abused there. Epstein was found dead in his New York prison cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Trump's history of legal battles with media
Trump has frequently pursued legal action against media organizations. In December, he filed a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of defamation and violating trade practices over an edited Panorama program. He has also sued outlets like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal in recent years.
Noah's background and response
Trevor Noah, a South African-born comedian, hosted The Daily Show on Comedy Central for seven years. As of publication, Noah has not publicly responded to Trump's threat.
