Dave Chappelle closed his memorable SNL monologue in November with a more serious moment that thanked the departing President Obama and offered a hopeful message to the newly elected Donald Trump. It was a strong statement and meaningful in the aftermath of a divisive election:
“I’m gonna wish Donald Trump luck, and I’m going to give him a chance, and we the historically disenfranchised demand that he give us one too,”
That was then and before Trump had entered The White House. He hadn’t had a chance to get his hands on the country with his team of controversial figures, something that has apparently changed Chappelle’s view on the situation. According to NBC’s Willie Geist, Chappelle showed a little regret for his statement while on stage at the Robin Hood benefit in New York City on Tuesday. According to Geist, Chappelle “f*cked up” when he told the viewing audience “give Trump a chance”:
Dave Chappelle tonight in NY on his November SNL monologue: "I was the first guy on TV to say 'Give Trump a chance.' I f***ed up. Sorry."
— Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) May 16, 2017
Chappelle made the comment during his set at the @RobinHoodNYC benefit tonight.
— Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) May 16, 2017
Chappelle is certainly not the first one to change his position on the president, but he’s definitely one of the most high-profile. It also shows just how much the administration has done to sour the relationship across the aisle — if they were even seeking one. Most of the decisions have drawn stark criticism from the left, including the ongoing allegations tying Trump’s campaign to Russia.
Thanks to @DaveChappelle for a hilarious stand-up routine and support of our mission! pic.twitter.com/iMZ4A9YBtj
— Robin Hood (@RobinHoodNYC) May 16, 2017
If anything, we can put to bed any notion that Chappelle was ever a Trump supporter. Not that it was in question now, but at least Scott Baio can stop worrying about his spot.
(Via Twitter)
