Overview
- In an early Monday Truth Social post, President Donald Trump called the Grammys "virtually unwatchable," labeled host Trevor Noah a "total loser," denied ever visiting Epstein's island, and said he would send lawyers to sue the comedian for defamation.
- Noah's on-air quip referenced Trump "wanting Greenland" because Epstein’s island was gone and said he "needs a new one to hang out with Bill Clinton," a line delivered after the Song of the Year presentation during his final year hosting.
- As of the latest reporting, no lawsuit had been filed and Noah had not responded publicly to Trump’s threat.
- The episode follows a large DOJ release of Epstein-related materials that officials cautioned may contain fake or untrue submissions, with outlets noting there is no evidence Trump visited Little Saint James.
- Trump also criticized CBS as broadcast rights shift to ABC next year, and the telecast featured multiple political statements, including anti-ICE messages and jokes about Nicki Minaj’s recent support for the president.