Dave Chappelle, SNL and Donald Trump

Dave Chappelle called on Trump to ‘have empathy’ in SNL’s longest-ever monologue
In the longest monologue in “Saturday Night Live” history, Dave Chappelle delivered a pointed message to incoming President Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration Monday, calling for empathy and compassion as Americans prepared for a new chapter.
Dave Chappelle issues plea to Donald Trump before inauguration on ‘SNL’: ‘Please, do better next time’
Dave Chappelle shared a powerful message during his opening monologue on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
7 shocking moments from Dave Chappelle’s wild ‘SNL’ comeback
Dave Chappelle returns to SNL with a explosive monologue, pushing comedy boundaries and sparking intense conversations about fame, politics, and culture.
Dave Chappelle Asks Trump to Have Empathy for “Displaced People, Whether They’re in the Palisades or Palestine” in ‘SNL’ Monologue
The comedian touched on the L.A. wildfires, allegations against Diddy and Trump’s upcoming inauguration while hosting for the fourth time.
Dave Chappelle mocks LA wildfire evacuees during ‘insane’ skit on ‘SNL’
Even Los Angeles isn’t safe from Dave Chappelle’s comedy. The Emmy winner, 51, mocked the wildfire evacuations during his second skit hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. In the sketch, Chappelle plays the dad of a family that receives an alert telling them they have to flee their home due to the blaze.
Dave Chappelle ‘SNL’ Monologue Features L.A. Wildfire Jokes, Cigarette & Heartfelt Plea For Those “In The Palisades Or Palestine”
Dave Chappelle tackled everything from the Los Angeles wildfires to Donald Trump's inauguration in his 15-minute opening monologue for 'SNL.'
Dave Chappelle Sends Pointed Message to Trump in 'SNL' Monologue
Chappelle hosted the latest SNL episode and delivered a monologue touching on a range of topics, including Trump's return to the White House, the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, the Los Angeles wildfires, and allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs.
'SNL': Dave Chappelle Reflects On Jimmy Carter's 'Empathy' Ahead Of Trump Inauguration
The comedian spoke about the Los Angeles wildfires and Carter's visit to Palestine before turning to the president-elect in his "SNL" opening monologue.
‘Please, do better next time,’ Comedian Dave Chappelle pleads of Trump
Comedian Dave Chappelle telling President-elect Trump to “do better next time” while hosting the latest episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, reminding the incoming president that folks are counting on him—whether or not they like or voted for him.
Chappelle on SNL praises Jimmy Carter’s ‘empathy,’ calls on Trump to ‘do better’
While hosting SNL, Dave Chappelle praised Jimmy Carter's empathy and urged Donald Trump to improve, emphasizing the need for humanity and understanding in leadership.
Dave Chappelle's 17 Minute Stand-Up Monologue Broke an 'SNL' Record — Again
Dave Chappelle doesn't have a new stand-up special out in 2025, at least not yet. But in the first new Saturday Night Live episode of 2025, he dropped something very close: A lengthy opening monologue.
'SNL' host Dave Chappelle delivers message to Trump: 'Do better next time'
Dave Chappelle spoke directly to President-elect Donald Trump and urged him to have "empathy" during a 17-minute "Saturday ...
Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang hug on “SNL” stage a year after awkward photo showed them standing far apart
Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang have once again shared the Saturday Night Live stage — and this time, it looked significantly ...
Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang hug one year after ‘awkward’ SNL appearance sparked rumours of bad blood
Last year, fans speculated that there was bad blood between the two stars after noticing an “awkward” interaction during one ...
Dave Chappelle to Trump on SNL: Good Luck, The Whole World Is Counting On You
Comedian Dave Chappelle delivered his advice to President Donald Trump on 'Saturday Night Live.' "Remember, whether people ...
‘Saturday Night Live' Recap: Dave Chappelle Remains Controversial Despite Not Wanting to Be
The comedian's opening monologue doubled as one of his sets, going on for 17 minutes and covering topics from the Southern ...