Washington: US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his discontent with the 2026 Grammy Awards, labeling the event as 'the worst' and 'unwatchable.' He also threatened legal action against the host, Trevor Noah, over a joke that Trump deemed 'false and defamatory,' which linked him to Jeffrey Epstein.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump aired his grievances shortly after the ceremony, focusing primarily on Noah. Trump compared Noah unfavorably to Jimmy Kimmel and described him as a 'total loser' who should have been fact-checked. The controversy stemmed from a joke Noah made while presenting the Song of the Year award to Billie Eilish.

Noah's joke implied a connection between Trump and Epstein, suggesting Trump needed a new island to replace Epstein's since it was no longer available. Trump denied the insinuation, stating he had never visited Epstein's island and could not speak for former President Bill Clinton.

Trump claimed that such accusations had never been directed at him before, not even by mainstream media, and argued that Noah's remarks amounted to defamation. He announced plans to pursue legal action, intending to send his lawyers after Noah and seek significant damages.

In his post, Trump referenced a previous legal victory involving ABC's George Stephanopoulos and hinted at CBS's knowledge of how such cases typically conclude. He concluded with a warning that he intended to 'have some fun' with Noah.

The incident has reignited discussions online about Trump's past associations with Epstein. This comes amid renewed scrutiny fueled by recent document releases and persistent allegations, which Trump has consistently denied.