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

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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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