Donald Trump Slams Grammys as ‘Unwatchable’ and Calls Trevor Noah a ‘Total Loser’ Over Trump-Epstein Island Joke: ‘It Looks Like I’ll Be Sending My Lawyers to Sue This Pathetic Dope’

Former President Donald Trump has unleashed a scathing review of the 2026 Grammy Awards on his Truth Social platform, branding the ceremony "virtually unwatchable" and attacking host Trevor Noah as "a total loser." His outburst was triggered by a joke Noah made while presenting the song of the year award to Billie Eilish. The host quipped that Trump wanted a new island to visit with Bill Clinton "since Epstein’s gone," a reference to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump, whose past association with Epstein has long been a subject of public scrutiny, used his post to categorically deny ever visiting Epstein's private island.

In a detailed rebuttal, Trump wrote, "Noah said, INCORRECTLY about me, that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton spent time on Epstein Island. WRONG!!! I can’t speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close." He contrasted Noah unfavorably with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and threatened legal action, stating he would "send my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C." The former president also dismissed the broadcast overall, declaring, "The Grammy Awards are the WORST... CBS is lucky not to have this garbage litter their airwaves any longer." Noah's joke also cleverly referenced a 2019 diplomatic incident where Trump publicly floated the idea of the U.S. purchasing Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, a proposal that was promptly rejected.

Analysts note that Trump's lengthy post made no mention of the ceremony's most historic moment: Bad Bunny's album of the year win. The Puerto Rican superstar's Spanish-language album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" became the first non-English LP to ever claim the award. This omission is seen as notable given Trump's previous criticism of the artist, who is scheduled to headline the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show. Last fall on NewsMax, Trump claimed he had "never heard of" Bad Bunny and called the booking "absolutely ridiculous." Some media strategists suggest that by focusing solely on Noah and the Epstein remark, Trump is deliberately steering the conversation toward familiar cultural grievances and potential legal battles—topics that reliably engage his political base—rather than acknowledging a significant milestone in music.

The incident highlights Truth Social's continued role as Trump's primary, unfiltered communication channel. The platform was launched by Trump Media & Technology Group in 2022, following his suspension from major social media sites in the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riot. It has since become his essential tool for instant political commentary and mobilization. As one political communications expert noted, "This pattern is strategic. Engaging in a public feud over a televised joke allows him to dominate news cycles and reframe narratives to his advantage, often overshadowing other stories." This latest controversy ensures the aftermath of the music awards remains tightly woven into the nation's ongoing political and cultural divisions.