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Trevor Noah's Grammys Roast Sparks Trump Legal Threat

2/4/2026

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Trevor Noah, the Grammys host, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump at the February 1, 2026 ceremony, citing immigration policies and legal troubles.
He joked about Donald Trump’s desire to own Greenland and his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump responded on Truth Social, claiming Noah's comments were false and defamatory and threatening legal action.
The exchange underscores tensions around the awards and dissent against the current administration.

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Trevor Noah, the Grammys host, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump at the February 1, 2026 ceremony, citing immigration policies and legal troubles.
He joked about Donald Trump’s desire to own Greenland and his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump responded on Truth Social, claiming Noah's comments were false and defamatory and threatening legal action.
The exchange underscores tensions around the awards and dissent against the current administration.