Trump Slams 2026 Grammys and Trevor Noah in Fiery Truth Social Posts

Former President Calls Awards “Unwatchable” and Threatens Legal Action Over Joke

In the wake of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, former President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering critique of the ceremony and its host, Trevor Noah, taking to Truth Social to share his disapproval.

Trump described the event as “virtually unwatchable” and went as far as to label it the “WORST” Grammy Awards ever, directing particular ire at broadcaster CBS. The 2026 ceremony marked the final year of the Grammys’ long-standing contract with the network, a fact Trump referenced in his broader criticism of the show’s entertainment value.

Trump’s comments swiftly escalated beyond general event criticism, focusing intensely on Noah after a joke the comedian made during the broadcast. While announcing Billie Eilish’s Song of the Year win, Noah quipped that a Grammy is something artists want “almost as much as Trump wants Greenland,” and added, “since Epstein’s island is gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton.” The remark drew immediate pushback from Trump.

In his response, Trump vehemently denied ever visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, calling the joke “false and defamatory.” He warned Noah to “get his facts straight” and threatened potential legal action, telling the host, “Get ready Noah, I’m going to have some fun with.” The escalating exchange has drawn attention from both entertainment and political circles, illustrating how cultural events like the Grammys can quickly become entangled in broader public disputes.

As reactions pour in from fans, critics, and media commentators, the controversy shows no signs of fading, raising questions about comedy, commentary, and the intersection of politics and popular culture.