Former US President Donald Trump has lashed out at the organisers of the 68th Grammy Awards, warning of possible legal action after host Trevor Noah made a pointed joke linking him to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The remarks came shortly after Billie Eilish was crowned Song of the Year for her hit Wildflower. As he celebrated her win, Noah slipped in a political jab, joking that the award was something artists desire “almost as much as Trump wants Greenland,” a reference to Trump’s past comments about acquiring the Arctic territory. He then escalated the joke by adding that, with Epstein gone, Trump might be “looking for a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton.”
The quip marked a rare moment of sharp political humour from Noah, who has generally kept such commentary to a minimum during his six-year stint as Grammys host. Noah has already announced that this season would be his final time emceeing the ceremony.
Trump reacted swiftly and angrily on his Truth Social platform, dismissing the Grammys as “virtually unwatchable” and branding the event the worst awards show. He also took aim directly at Noah, accusing him and the organisers of crossing the line with the joke and hinting at legal consequences.
The exchange has reignited debate over political satire at major entertainment events, with Trump’s response adding yet another flashpoint between the former president and the entertainment industry.
