By Afrireport 
US President Donald Trump has reignited his long running feud with comedian and television host Trevor Noah, doubling down on threats to sue him over a joke linking Trump to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In a fresh round of remarks, Trump lashed out at Noah personally, branding him a lousy host and accusing him of doing a terrible job while hosting the Grammy Awards.
The renewed attack comes after Noah, during a recent stand up appearance and in commentary that resurfaced online, made a joke referencing Epstein while discussing powerful figures who had previously associated with the disgraced financier.
Though Noah did not accuse Trump of any wrongdoing, Trump has repeatedly taken issue with any public mention of his past social interactions with Epstein, insisting they have been exaggerated or taken out of context.
Posting on his social media platform, Trump said the joke was defamatory and claimed he was strongly considering legal action against Noah.
He accused the former Daily Show host of spreading fake narratives and attempting to revive discredited claims for attention.
Trump also criticized what he called a culture of comedians being protected while making statements that would be unacceptable in other professions.
Beyond the Epstein reference, Trump took aim at Noah’s career, mocking his tenure as host of The Daily Show and his recent high profile appearances.
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Trump claimed Noah’s stint hosting the Grammy Awards was poorly received, saying he lacked talent and failed to connect with audiences. He did a terrible job, everybody knows it, Trump wrote, without citing evidence.
Noah, who stepped down from The Daily Show in 2022, has not publicly responded to Trump’s latest remarks.
Known for his satirical takes on global politics and US leadership, Noah has previously joked about Trump’s sensitivity to criticism, but he has largely avoided direct engagement in personal feuds.
Legal experts have noted that public figures face a high bar when pursuing defamation claims, especially over jokes or satire, which are generally protected under US law.
Courts have consistently ruled that humor and opinion, even when offensive, rarely meet the threshold for defamation.
The clash underscores Trump’s continued willingness to confront critics in entertainment and media, even as he remains a central figure in American political discourse.
