U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised the Grammy Awards, describing the ceremony as “nearly unwatchable” and accusing its host, Trevor Noah, of constructing a false and defamatory assertion about him.
In a publish on his Reality Social account, Trump stated the Grammys have been among the many “worst” award exhibits and claimed broadcaster CBS was “fortunate” to now not air what he known as “rubbish.”
He additionally took purpose at Noah’s efficiency as host, evaluating him unfavourably to late-night speak present host Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump’s feedback adopted a comment by Noah in the course of the awards ceremony by which he referenced Trump and former President Invoice Clinton in relation to convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump strongly denied ever visiting Epstein’s personal island or being related to it in any method.
“I’ve by no means been to Epstein Island, nor anyplace shut,” Trump wrote, insisting that he had by no means beforehand been accused of such by the media.
He stated Noah’s remark was incorrect and defamatory.
The president warned that he was contemplating authorized motion in opposition to Noah, calling him a “pathetic” and “talentless” grasp of ceremonies, and recommended his legal professionals might pursue a lawsuit for damages.
Trump additionally referenced earlier authorized disputes involving media figures, saying that they had “labored out properly” for him.
