President Donald Trump has publicly declared his intention to take legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a joke made at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. The announcement was made via Truth Social early Monday morning after Noah linked the President to Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island during the live broadcast.
"I have never been to Epstein Island…I'll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope." – President Donald Trump
During the ceremony, while presenting the Song of the Year award, Noah made a quip involving Trump's past interest in purchasing Greenland, suggesting that since "Epstein's island is gone," Trump might be in need of "a new one to hang out with Bill Clinton." The comment was met with immediate reaction from the White House.
President Trump, taking to his preferred platform of Truth Social, vehemently disputed Noah’s claim, emphasizing that he had "never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close" to it. The President contended that the statements made by Noah were not only false but defamatory and announced that he would be seeking "plenty of $S" in damages from the comedian.
In his post, President Trump referred to Noah with a series of derogatory terms, labelling him a "total loser," "poor," "pathetic," "talentless," and a "dope of an M.C." He indicated that his legal team would be pursuing the matter against Noah.
The controversy quickly gained traction across social media, with various posts highlighting the President's strong response to the joke. Supporters of President Trump echoed his sentiments, with some expressing approval of the planned legal action.
This is not the first time President Trump has threatened to initiate lawsuits related to Epstein-related accusations. He has previously indicated intentions to sue both author Michael Wolff and Epstein's estate. Trump has accused Wolff of collaborating with Epstein in a purported attempt to derail his political campaigns. Documentation, including emails from 2016, has surfaced showing communication between Wolff and Epstein, with Wolff once suggesting he could act as a "bullet" to stop Trump's presidential campaign.
President Trump’s swift and assertive response to Noah's remarks reflects his ongoing efforts to challenge what he perceives as false narratives and defamatory statements. As the situation develops, the potential legal battle between the President and the comedian will likely continue to stir public and media discourse.
