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President Donald Trump took to social media early Monday morning, February 2, 2026, to condemn the 68th Grammy Awards and threaten legal action against its host, Trevor Noah.
In a series of Truth Social posts, the President described the ceremony as "the worst" and "virtually unwatchable," specifically targeting a joke Trevor Noah made while presenting the Song of the Year award.
The comedian remarked that every artist wants a Grammy almost as much as the President wants Greenland, adding that because Jeffrey Epstein's island is gone, he "needs a new one to hang out with Bill Clinton."
The President rejected the joke as "false and defamatory," stating that he has never visited Epstein's island or been anywhere near it.
He claimed that even the "Fake News Media" had never made such an accusation against him before.
He vowed to send his lawyers after Trevor Noah, whom he called a "talentless dope," and warned that he plans to seek "major damages."
The President also referenced past legal settlements with other media figures as a warning to both the comedian and the CBS network.
The legal threat follows a night of heavy political commentary during the Grammy telecast.
Several artists used their acceptance speeches to criticize the administration's immigration policies, and many attendees wore pins in protest of federal actions.
Trevor Noah, who has hosted the ceremony for six consecutive years, noted during the show that this would be his final time as emcee.
He playfully challenged the President’s potential reaction during the broadcast, asking the audience, "What are you going to do about it?"
The 2026 Grammys also marked the final year the awards will air on CBS.
The President appeared to celebrate the end of this long-term partnership, suggesting the network is "lucky" to move on from the event.
While the White House has dismissed the jokes as unprofessional, Trevor Noah’s representatives have not yet released a formal response to the threat of a lawsuit.
The public clash adds to a long history of friction between the President and late-night comedy figures.
