The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took a litigious turn this week after host Trevor Noah targeted President Donald Trump with a joke involving the late Jeffrey Epstein. The President, known for his swift counter-punches, took to Truth Social to announce he will “sue that loser” for defamation.
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“Since Epstein’s gone, [Trump] needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton.”
Noah, who is reportedly in his final year hosting the ceremony, seemed unfazed by the potential fallout, telling the star-studded crowd, “What are you going to do about it?”
The Truth Social Firestorm
President Trump didn’t wait for the credits to roll before firing back. In a series of high-energy posts, he laid out his defense:
- Total Denial: Trump stated clearly that he has never set foot on “Epstein Island” and labeled the joke “false and defamatory.”
- Character Attack: He described Noah as a “talentless dope” and a “failing M.C.”
- The Lawsuit: Trump confirmed he has instructed his legal team to pursue a case, citing the joke as a malicious lie meant to damage his reputation.
The Timing
The exchange is particularly heated because it follows the massive January 30, 2026, document release regarding the Epstein case. While Trump’s name has appeared in past flight logs, he has consistently maintained he never visited the island and severed ties with Epstein long before the financier’s death.
