But Chappelle, sitting on a stool, wearing a navy-blue suit and smoking a cigarette, also used his time to praise former President Jimmy Carter, the Georgia native who died Dec. 30 at the age of 100.

“Saturday Night Live” host Dave Chappelle used a lengthy opening monologue to remind Americans of former President Jimmy Carter’s “empathy” just days before Donald Trump takes the oath ...

The comedian Dave Chappelle told an extended anecdote about President Jimmy Carter's Middle East diplomacy during an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 18, 2025.

Comedian Dave Chappelle gave a powerful SNL monologue that tackled the Los Angeles wildfires, Jimmy Carter's legacy, Gaza and Trump.

Comedian Dave Chappelle took the stage for Saturday Night Live’s first episode after Season 50’s winter break, delivering a 15-minute opening monologue that covered a wide range of topics.

Chappelle surmised he wasn't invited because he gives off "snitch energy." The comedian also tackled Trump, but before he got to the incoming president, he took a beat to memorialize Jimmy Carter ...

Dave Chappelle shares message for Trump and Americans on ‘SNL' before inauguration Chappelle ended his monologue by recalling a trip to the Middle East by former President Jimmy Carter.

Dave Chappelle touched on Trump, the LA wildfires, Diddy's parties and Palestine in his opening monologue on "SNL." ... “While I was there, Jimmy Carter flew to Israel.

He'll be the 47th president. He's done it again," Chappelle said. The stand-up comedian then noted that most American flags will be at half-staff to honor President Jimmy Carter, who died in December.

Dave Chappelle shares message for Trump and Americans on ‘SNL' before inauguration Chappelle ended his monologue by recalling a trip to the Middle East by former President Jimmy Carter.