By Prisca Iffy
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on the Grammy Awards, branding the ceremony “virtually unwatchable” and accusing its host, comedian Trevor Noah, of making a false and defamatory remark about him.
In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the Grammys as one of the “worst” award shows and said broadcaster CBS was “fortunate” to no longer air what he referred to as “garbage.”
Trump also criticised Noah’s performance as host, unfavourably comparing him to late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel.
The remarks followed a comment made by Noah during the awards ceremony, in which he mentioned Trump alongside former U.S. President Bill Clinton while referencing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump strongly denied any connection to Epstein’s private island, insisting he had never visited it or been associated with it in any capacity.
“I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close,” Trump wrote, adding that he had never previously been accused of such by the media.
He described Noah’s comment as inaccurate and defamatory, warning that he was considering legal action against the comedian. Trump referred to Noah as a “pathetic” and “talentless” host and suggested his legal team could pursue a lawsuit seeking damages.
The president also cited past legal battles involving media personalities, claiming they had “worked out well” in his favour.
