Comedian Dave Chappelle called on President-elect Trump to “do better” in his second term on “Saturday Night Live” and praised former President Jimmy Carter. monologue.
In his opening monologue, Chappelle braced the country for President Trump's second term. He called on the next president to be a better politician than he was in his first term because the world is counting on him.
“Dear Donald Trump, I know you watch the show,” Chappelle said. “Remember, whether people voted for you or not, they're all counting on you. Whether they like you or not, they're all counting on you. The whole world is counting on you.”
“I say this to wish you good luck,” he continued. “Please try harder next time.”
Mr. Chappelle also called on the country to strive for improvement and to remember humanity.
“And have empathy for displaced people, whether it's the Palisades or Palestine,” Chappelle said.
The comedian used part of his monologue to highlight the life of former President Carter, who died just before the new year. Flags will be flown at half-staff to recognize the 39th.th Even if the country is inaugurating a new country, the president.
Mr. Chappelle said he had also been in the Middle East when Mr. Carter visited Israel and Palestine. The Israeli government warned Mr. Carter about the lack of security in the Gaza Strip, but he went there anyway.
“I'll never forget the sight of the former American president walking with little security as thousands of Palestinians cheered him on,” Chappelle said. “When I saw that photo, tears came to my eyes.”
“I said, 'I don't know if he's a good president, but he's certainly a great person,'” he added.
Chappelle made his debut as a late-night TV host in November 2016, shortly after Trump won his first election. He said Saturday that show creator Lorne Michaels asked him if he would like to host again after the recent election. Chappelle said he would instead get a slot near Memorial Day, Jan. 6.
