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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

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Updated 2.2.2026
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Trevor Noah *Bill Clinton Jeffrey Epstein Grammy Awards Greenland

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Feb 2 Evening

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BBC News - WorldFeb 2

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

Donald Trump threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah after a joke made at the Grammy Awards. Noah, who hosted the event, alluded to Trump wanting Greenland as a replacement for Jeffrey Epstein's island, implying a connection between Trump and Bill Clinton to the island. Trump denied the claim on Truth Social, stating he has never been to Epstein's island and has never been accused of being there. He called Noah a "loser" and threatened legal action over the "false and defamatory statement." Trump has previously engaged in legal battles with media organizations, including a recent lawsuit against the BBC. Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking, owned a private island where multiple survivors allege abuse.

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The Guardian - World NewsFeb 2

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys – US politics live

Donald Trump is threatening to sue comedian Trevor Noah over a joke made at the Grammy Awards. Noah quipped about Trump wanting Greenland as a new island to "hang out with Bill Clinton" after Epstein's island was gone. Trump, responding on Truth Social, denied ever being on Epstein's Island and called Noah a "loser." He stated he would be sending his lawyers to sue Noah for the "false and defamatory statement." Trump has previously taken legal action against media outlets like the BBC and the New York Times. In other news, Trump announced a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center for construction.

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The Guardian - World NewsFeb 2

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

Donald Trump threatened to sue Trevor Noah after the comedian made a joke at the Grammy Awards on Sunday about Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The joke referenced Trump's desire for Greenland and alluded to Epstein's island. Trump responded on Truth Social, denying he ever visited Epstein's island and calling Noah a "talentless dope." He stated he would instruct his lawyers to sue Noah for defamation. The incident occurred amidst a backdrop of anti-Trump sentiment at the Grammys, with several artists wearing anti-ICE pins and speaking out against Trump's immigration policies. The Epstein files, which include details of parties at Epstein’s private Caribbean island in which children were sexually abused, have been released, and both Trump and Clinton were named in the files.

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Key Claims

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Trump threatened to sue Trevor Noah for a joke about Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump said he has never been to Epstein Island.

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Trump called Trevor Noah a 'poor, pathetic, talentless dope of an MC'.

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Both Trump and Clinton's names appear in the Epstein files.

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Colbert's The Late Show is preparing to air its final episode in May after it was canceled by CBS last year.

Feb 2 Morning

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South China Morning PostFeb 2

Trump vows to sue ‘dope’ Trevor Noah over Grammys joke linking him to Epstein island

Donald Trump has threatened to sue Trevor Noah, the host of the 68th Grammy Awards, over a joke he made linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The incident occurred during the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, where Noah quipped about Trump's past interest in purchasing Greenland as a potential replacement for Epstein's island. The joke referenced Trump's previous attempts to acquire Greenland and alluded to Epstein's death. Noah, who is stepping down as Grammys host after six years, has been known for avoiding political commentary in the past. Trump's threat of legal action follows the broadcast of the joke during the high-profile awards show.

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Key Claims

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Trevor Noah made a joke linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein at the Grammys.

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Noah joked about Trump wanting Greenland as a replacement for Epstein's island.

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Trevor Noah is ending his run as Grammys host after six years.

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Donald Trump threatened legal action against Trevor Noah.

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