US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue South African-born comedian Trevor Noah following comments made during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, while simultaneously criticising the awards ceremony itself.
The threat was revealed after entertainment news account Pop Base shared a screenshot of a post from Trump’s Truth Social account on X (formerly Twitter). The post appeared one day after Noah hosted the Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles on 1 February 2026.
Donald Trump slams the #GRAMMYs and threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein Island remark:
“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$ […] Get ready Noah, I’m going to have some fun with you!” pic.twitter.com/GFzKTyHTzg
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 2, 2026
In the post, Trump accused Noah of making disparaging remarks during the ceremony and claimed the Grammy Awards had become politically biased and irrelevant. He suggested that Noah’s comments could be grounds for legal action, though he did not specify what laws were allegedly violated.
🚨 BREAKING: Donald Trump threatens to SUE Trevor Noah after #GRAMMYs roast.
During the show, Noah joked that Trump wants to buy Greenland because “Epstein’s island is gone.”
Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Noah a “talentless dope” and promising legal action. “I’m going… pic.twitter.com/M4xGSFkf9U
— RAJAT (@RajatJain) February 2, 2026
Trump criticises Grammys and host
While the full wording of Trump’s post was not independently verified, screenshots circulating online show the president lashing out at both Noah and the Recording Academy, accusing the Grammys of promoting “political agendas” rather than celebrating music.
Trump has a long history of criticising entertainment institutions and award shows, often accusing them of favouring liberal viewpoints and marginalising conservative voices.
Trevor Noah yet to respond
As of publication, Trevor Noah has not publicly responded to Trump’s comments or the threat of legal action. The Recording Academy has also not issued an official statement addressing Trump’s criticism.
Noah, a former host of The Daily Show, has previously drawn attention for blending political commentary with comedy, particularly on global politics and US leadership, both during award shows and in his stand-up routines.
Online reaction mixed
Social media reaction to Trump’s remarks has been divided. Supporters echoed his criticism of the Grammys, while others dismissed the threat as politically motivated and unlikely to result in legal action.
Legal experts have previously noted that comedians and award show hosts are generally protected under free speech and satire laws in the United States, making successful lawsuits over jokes or commentary extremely rare.
The incident adds to ongoing tensions between Trump and figures in the entertainment industry, many of whom have openly criticised his presidency and political positions.
