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The controversial comedian — who sat for the majority of his monologue — rose from his stool to remark on the recent death of Carter, noting that he isn’t qualified to say whether he was a “bad” or “good” president in his lifetime.,” noting that the Israeli government warned him that it was “too dangerous” for him to go to Palestine on the trip.
“And man, Jimmy Carter went anyway. I will never forget the images of a former American president walking with little to no security while thousands of Palestinians were cheering him on,” Chappelle said. “And when I saw that picture, it brought tears to my eyes. I said, ‘I don’t know if that’s a good president but that right there, I am sure, is a great man.’ It made me feel very proud.
But, after winking to the crowd and pausing for laughter, he took aim at conservatives commenting that the fires have “served these lefties right” and wishing for residents’ homes to “burn down” in Southern California. “You see that, that right there, that’s why I hate poor people,” Chappelle quipped. “Cause they can’t see past their own pain.”At the end of his monologue, Chappelle tied both the fires and Carter’s visit together as he sent a message to the soon-to-be president., I know you watch the show. Man, remember, whether people voted for you or not, they’re all counting on you, whether you like you or not. The whole world is counting on you.”He continued, “And I mean this when I say this. Good luck.
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