Trump Calls the Grammys Unwatchable While Attacking Trevor Noah
Donald Trump didn’t wait long after the 2026 Grammy Awards concluded to voice his disapproval, taking to Truth Social to label the ceremony as practically impossible to watch.
The president’s criticism was largely directed at host Trevor Noah, whom he dismissed as a total loser following a series of pointed jokes delivered during the live broadcast. Trump specifically took issue with a comment linking him to the late Jeffrey Epstein, which he characterized as both incorrect and legally actionable.
The controversy began when Noah, celebrating Billie Eilish’s Song of the Year win, joked that every artist covets a Grammy almost as much as Trump desires to acquire Greenland.
Noah then suggested that with Epstein’s private island no longer an option, the president might be scouring the globe for a new destination to frequent alongside Bill Clinton. Trump fired back on social media, asserting that he had never set foot on Epstein’s island and accusing Noah of making defamatory statements that not even the mainstream media had dared to print.
Trump further suggested that his legal team might soon be involved, warning the comedian to prepare for a serious legal challenge. He compared Noah’s hosting performance unfavorably to other frequent targets of his criticism, like Jimmy Kimmel, and claimed that CBS was fortunate to finally be rid of what he described as garbage programming.
Despite the heavy focus on the host, Trump remained uncharacteristically quiet regarding Bad Bunny’s historic night, as the artist became the first Spanish-language performer to secure the Album of the Year trophy.
His silence on Bad Bunny is notable given his past criticism of the star, particularly after the NFL announced the Puerto Rican singer as the Super Bowl Halftime performer. In previous interviews, Trump admitted to never having heard of the musician and criticized the selection process as a failure on the part of promoters.
Bad Bunny, who took home the top honor just a week before his massive Super Bowl set, has previously hinted that his lack of U.S. tour dates is partly due to concerns over aggressive immigration enforcement.
While the political fallout continues, Trevor Noah is staying busy with a packed schedule following his final bow as the Grammy host. The comedian recently released a surprise stand-up special on YouTube, filmed in his native South Africa, which he offered to fans for free as a New Year’s gift.
He is currently traveling across North America on his “Off The Record” tour, with multiple sold-out dates at iconic venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Do you think the Grammys should lean more into political humor, or does the constant back-and-forth between celebrities and politicians ruin the celebration of music? Share your thoughts in the comments!