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Donald Trump sharply criticized the 2026 Grammy Awards following the broadcast, calling the show “virtually unwatchable” and launching a personal attack on host Trevor Noah after a joke referencing Trump and Jeffrey Epstein aired during the ceremony. Trump shared his reaction in a lengthy post on Truth Social shortly after the telecast ended, focusing much of his anger on Noah and the network that aired the event.
In his post, Trump described the Grammys as the “worst” awards show and suggested that CBS was fortunate to no longer carry the program. He also compared Noah unfavorably to Jimmy Kimmel, referencing what he described as low ratings for other recent award shows. Trump took particular issue with a joke Noah made during the live broadcast that implied Trump had spent time on Epstein’s private island.
Trump forcefully denied the claim, stating that he had never been to Epstein Island or anywhere near it. He emphasized that, according to him, he had never previously been accused of being there, including by major media outlets. Trump said the comment was false and defamatory and accused Noah of failing to check basic facts before making the joke on live television.
Escalating his response, Trump referred to Noah as “a total loser” and a “pathetic” and “talentless” host. He went on to say that he was considering legal action, claiming he would send his lawyers to sue Noah. Trump also mentioned past legal disputes involving media figures and networks, suggesting that similar outcomes could follow in this case. He ended the post with a warning directed at Noah, saying he was ready to take the matter further.
The joke that sparked Trump’s reaction came during one of the night’s biggest moments. After Billie Eilish won the Grammy for song of the year for her track “Wildflower,” Noah congratulated the singer and then added a line comparing Trump’s interest in Greenland to a desire for a new island. He followed that by referencing Epstein and Bill Clinton, suggesting Trump needed a new place to “hang out,” which drew immediate attention online and later Trump’s public backlash.
While Trump’s post was dominated by criticism of Noah and the Grammys, he notably did not comment on Bad Bunny’s major win. Bad Bunny made history by becoming the first artist to win album of the year with a Spanish language record for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” The victory came just days before Bad Bunny’s scheduled Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, which Trump has previously criticized.
In an earlier interview on NewsMax’s “Greg Kelly Reports,” Trump said he was unfamiliar with Bad Bunny and questioned the decision to select him as the Super Bowl performer. He described the choice as ridiculous and blamed promoters for what he saw as poor entertainment decisions.
Trump’s fiery response to the Grammys quickly gained attention online, adding another chapter to his long running clashes with award shows, late night hosts, and entertainment industry figures. Whether his legal threats toward Trevor Noah move forward remains to be seen, but his comments ensured that the 2026 Grammys would remain part of the political and cultural conversation well after the final award was handed out.
