Trump Threatens Legal Action Against Trevor Noah Over Epstein Joke at Grammys – Live Updates on U.S. Politics
Trump Threatens Legal Action Against Comedian Trevor Noah Over Grammys Joke
President Donald Trump has signaled another potential legal battle, this time against comedian Trevor Noah, host of the Grammys. Trump’s ire stems from a joke Noah made about Jeffrey Epstein during the ceremony.
During the ceremony, Noah cheekily remarked about the coveted “Song of the Year” award, saying:
“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.”
In response, Trump labeled Noah a “total loser,” announcing his legal intentions:
“It looks like I’ll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless dope of an M.C., and suing him for plenty.”
Trump criticized Noah for the joke, which was made following the awarding of the “Song of the Year” title.
Writing on Truth Social in his characteristic style, he said:
“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. Until tonight’s false and defamatory statement, I have never been accused of being there, not even by the Fake News Media.”
“Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast.”
Trump further warned Noah:
“Get ready, Noah; I’m going to have some fun with you!”
In recent years, Trump has taken legal action against various media outlets, including the BBC, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Last July, media giant Paramount agreed to pay Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from a CBS interview with Kamala Harris, former vice president and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.
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- The ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown is anticipated to continue into early next week, with no reopening expected before Tuesday.
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