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Comedian Dave Chappelle delivered a passionate message to President-elect Donald Trump during the opening monologue of the first Saturday Night Live episode of , urging him to "not forget your humanity."

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Why It Matters

Saturday Night Live has regularly mocked and criticized Trump in its sketches over the years.

The Republican is believed to occasionally watch the show and has suggested in the past that it should be canceled.

What To Know

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.

Chappelle described Carter, who died on December 29 at age , as a "great man." He recalled how the former president visited Palestine, despite warnings from the Israeli governm