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Donald Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at 2026 Grammys: 'I’m going to have some fun with you'

Entertainment Weekly2/2/2026 – 2/3/2026

Summary

Donald Trump has announced plans to sue comedian Trevor Noah following a joke made during the 2026 Grammy Awards that referenced Jeffrey Epstein. The former president expressed his intentions in a social media post, indicating he would enjoy pursuing legal action against Noah for the comment. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between public figures and comedians, particularly regarding the boundaries of humor in political discourse. Trump's reaction underscores a broader trend where public figures, especially those in politics, increasingly resort to legal threats in response to satire or criticism. This reflects a historical pattern where humor has often been a battleground for political commentary, with comedians frequently facing backlash for their material. The situation also raises questions about free speech and the role of comedy in society, particularly as it pertains to sensitive topics. As public figures continue to engage in this contentious relationship with the media and entertainment, the implications for both comedy and political accountability remain significant.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

15d
Age
9
Sources
from cluster
330
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier1% (0.5^330/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^330/48 = 0.008520) reduced it below 0.5

Story Timeline

  1. 2026-02-02
    Donald Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at 2026 Grammys: 'I’m going to have some fun with you' (current)

Score BreakdownRisk 25

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 9 independent sources
Age: 14 days - proven survivor

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