Donald Glover Thanked Trump During His Emmys Acceptance Speech For Best Lead Actor In A Comedy

The Atlanta creator and star shouted-out the president for “making Black people number one on the most oppressed list.”

September 17, 2017

After scoring the award for Best Directing for a Comedy Series, Atlanta creator and star Donald Glover picked up his second win of the night at the Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy.

“I want to thank Trump for making Black people number one on the most oppressed list,” Glover said during his acceptance speech. "He's the reason I'm probably up here." Watch the full speech above.

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Donald Glover Thanked Trump During His Emmys Acceptance Speech For Best Lead Actor In A Comedy