‘SNL’ host Dave Chappelle on Trump: ‘I’m going to give him a chance’

Published November 13, 2016 5:38am ET



Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted “Saturday Night Live” in its first episode since the election, and got right to politics in his monologue, which he used to poke fun at President-elect Donald Trump, but also to tell America that he is willing to give him a chance.

To address the large demonstrations across the nation against Trump’s victory, Chappelle took a moment to reflect about a recent BET concert event at the White House which he attended. Chappelle, who is black, said he was encouraged to see so many black people — and actor Bradley Cooper— at The People’s House having a good time.

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