US President Donald Trump quickly responded to a joke by Grammy host Trevor Noah that linked him to Jeffrey Epstein's island. Noah, during the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, quipped about Trump wanting a new island to replace Epstein's for hanging out with Bill Clinton. The remark drew laughter and some gasps from the audience.

Trump posted on Truth Social early on Monday, denouncing the Grammys as "virtually unwatchable" and criticizing CBS for broadcasting the event. He directly addressed Noah's comment, stating he had never visited Epstein Island. According to Forbes, Trump wrote that Noah's statement was "false and defamatory."

This incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of Trump's past association with Epstein, which ended in a falling out in the mid-2000s. Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah, claiming the joke spread misinformation.

Trump and Epstein reportedly parted ways after a dispute, leading to Epstein's ban from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in 2007. Last year, Trump explained the ban resulted from Epstein stealing from his employees. He also stated he had turned down invitations to Epstein's island.

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah, citing previous successful settlements with networks like ABC and CBS. In his post, Trump warned Noah to "get his facts straight" and predicted a lawsuit for "plenty" of money, according to Forbes. This adds to Trump's history of legal actions against media figures.

Next steps may involve Trump's lawyers filing a defamation suit, though no action has occurred yet. The threat underscores tensions between public figures and comedians over sensitive topics.

Noah's Other Jabs and No Response Yet

Noah made additional jokes about Trump during the show, including swipes at a potential third term and Nicki Minaj visiting the White House. Trump dismissed Noah as an "ineffective host" in his post.