Source: Fortune
Summary
Trevor Noah hosted the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time, making jokes about absentees, including Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump. Noah poked fun at Trump’s recent visit with Minaj and his desire to acquire Greenland. Trump responded on Truth Social, denying a claim made by Noah that he spent time on Epstein Island with Bill Clinton. Noah also joked about the president’s history of suing TV networks and his penchant for controversy.
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Noah’s jokes about Trump and Minaj sparked a reaction from the president, who denied the claims on Truth Social. Noah’s hosting style was mostly lighthearted, but he did make a few pointed jokes about Trump’s controversies. The Grammys were “completely live” to avoid a lawsuit from the president, Noah joked. Trump’s response was swift, calling Noah a “total loser” and threatening to sue.
Noah’s parting shot was a reminder that even in a lighthearted setting, politics can’t be avoided.
