×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Tuesday
27
Jan 2026
weather symbol
Athens 15°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> World

Trump’s controversial comment on Antetokounmpo: “Who’s more Greek, him or me”

At a rally in Milwaukee, Trump questions NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greek identity, contrasting it with his own, while making divisive remarks about his “wonderful white skin”

Newsroom November 2 02:21

Not even NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo escaped the racial rhetoric of Donald Trump. Just days before the election, Trump questioned the Greek identity of the NBA player, comparing it to his nonexistent connection to Greece.

Speaking at the Milwaukee Bucks arena, the Fiserv Forum—where the Republican National Convention was held last year—the Republican candidate began by expressing excitement about his recent rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, where several speakers, including comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, made racially insensitive comments. Among these, Puerto Rico was referred to as a “garbage island.”

Trump went on to liken his rally to a gathering at the NBA stadium, segueing into comments about Giannis Antetokounmpo, disregarding the player’s personal and cultural background.

“Your team is very good. I’d say the Greek guy is a great player. Do you agree? Now tell me, who’s more Greek: him or me? I’d say we’re the same, right?” Trump said, seemingly ignoring the fact that Antetokounmpo was born in Greece to Nigerian parents, holds Greek citizenship, speaks Greek, and represents Greece internationally. Trump did, however, praise his skills. “He’s an incredible player, maybe the best in the NBA. They say he’s a good guy too. But with your help, we’ll beat Kamala Harris and make America great again,” Trump concluded.

>Related articles

Historic record for gold as it surpassed $5,000 per ounce

Trump from Davos: I want Greenland as a base for the Golden Dome; I will not use force, but if you say “no,” we will remember it — watch live

The US is “behaving very strangely as an ally,” says Lagarde

The “Wonderful White Skin” Remark

Just hours earlier, at another campaign event in Michigan, Trump directed further remarks at his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, before boasting about his “wonderful white skin.” Explaining its “whiteness,” he joked that his campaign prevented him from getting a tan.

“I could be sitting on a beach, with waves hitting my face. My wonderful white skin would have a nice tan. I have the whitest skin because I don’t have time for sunbathing. But I have this beautiful white skin. And you know? It could be beautifully tanned,” he said, taking a swipe at Harris by questioning her racial identity.

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#Donald Trump#Giannis Antetokounmpo#Greek identity#Kamala Harris#Milwaukee rally#Presidential campaign#racial remarks
> More World

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

Mitsotakis: ‘I was deeply shocked to learn about the accident with the 7 PAOK fans in Romania’

January 27, 2026

Prime Minister Modi’s post on EU trade deal, “An important milestone”

January 27, 2026

Alpha Bank: Inflation persistence in Greece reflects excess demand conditions

January 27, 2026

Seven PAOK supporters killed in road accident in Romania – Full updates – Shocking video shows the moment of the crash

January 27, 2026

Interview Poll: Karystianou seen as unprepared by 70%, one in two has a worse image after abortion statement

January 27, 2026

Gold pound: Selling price exceeds €1,000 – 150,000 transactions in 2025

January 27, 2026

Familiarizing students and teachers with the program, Public Digital Tutoring Centre

January 27, 2026

European Commission approves Greece’s National Defense Plan under “SAFE”

January 27, 2026
All News

> Politics

Mitsotakis: ‘I was deeply shocked to learn about the accident with the 7 PAOK fans in Romania’

"The Greek government and our Embassy are in direct cooperation with the local authorities, providing all possible support," the Prime Minister said

January 27, 2026

Interview Poll: Karystianou seen as unprepared by 70%, one in two has a worse image after abortion statement

January 27, 2026

Georgiadis: Karystianou’s post on Greek-Turkish relations is far-right; Greece has paid with rivers of blood those who speak of national treason

January 27, 2026

Stop to the ecological crime in Milos: Construction halted, Transparency Authority intervenes under Papastavrou’s orders

January 26, 2026

Karystianou’s premiere on Greek-Turkish relations: “Tell us the agenda of your meeting with Erdogan so citizens can judge whether it should take place!”

January 26, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα