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Feb 11, 2026

Trump to sue Trevor Noah after controversial Epstein joke at Grammys

Provocative fashion, unexpected award announcements, public protests against ICE, and a brutal Epstein-related joke that enraged Donald Trump — the 2026 Grammy Awards delivered a night packed with controversy and spectacle.

 

Chaos, comedy, and controversy at the Grammys

 

From Chappell Roan grabbing attention with a daring outfit that quickly dominated online discussions, to Cher creating one of the night’s most bizarre moments by announcing an award recipient who passed away more than two decades ago, the ceremony proved to be far from ordinary. But the most talked-about moment came when host Trevor Noah, 41, referenced newly released Epstein-related documents during his opening remarks.

 

As the awards show unfolded alongside the publication of newly declassified Epstein files, Noah used the timing to deliver a sharp punchline that immediately sparked backlash.

 

Referencing the massive release of Epstein documents on Friday, Noah cracked:

 

“Song of the Year — that is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Epstein’s island is gone, he needs a new one to hang out with Bill Clinton”.

Although being mentioned in the newly released documents does not suggest criminal activity, President Trump’s name reportedly appears more than 1,000 times throughout the material. Trump previously had a well-documented association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. However, Trump and several other public figures have repeatedly rejected allegations that they ever visited Epstein’s private island, which was later revealed as a site where underage girls were exploited.

 

Trump has continuously denied any involvement in wrongdoing connected to Epstein and has never faced criminal accusations from Epstein’s alleged victims.

Officials respond to the allegations

 

Responding to the release of the new documents, both the White House and the US Justice Department pointed to statements included within the file release.

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