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Dave Chappelle says he feels better since Charlie Kirk was killed

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Townhall, Breitbart News, The Daily Wire and Just the News report that comedian Dave Chappelle said on stage at a Karmageddon tour show in New York on Friday night that he feels better since Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was killed. The Daily Wire and Just the News quote him saying he knew he should not say it and did not ask to feel this way. Breitbart says the video went viral on Saturday and that Kirk was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, where Tyler Robinson has been charged with his murder. Townhall says Chappelle has drawn criticism for the remark.

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  1. Chappelle said on stage in New York on Friday night that he feels better since Charlie Kirk was killed.

    One side only: the rightReported byFar Right4See the outletsHide the outlets
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    Townhall, Breitbart News, The Daily Wire, Just the News

  2. Chappelle said he knew he should not say it and that he did not ask to feel this way.

    One side only: the rightReported byFar Right2See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Right
    The Daily Wire, Just the News

  3. Chappelle has reportedly made similar comments at other events on his Karmageddon tour.

    One outletThe Daily Wire· Far Right

  4. Kirk was fatally shot in September 2025 at Utah Valley University.

    One outletThe Daily Wire· Far Right

  5. Chappelle has drawn criticism for the remark.

    One outletTownhall· Far Right

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All four outlets, all on the right, report that Chappelle said on stage that he feels better since Charlie Kirk was killed. They present it as a quoted remark, with Townhall stressing the criticism he has drawn and Breitbart highlighting the video.

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    All four headlines lead with Chappelle saying he feels better after Kirk’s death; Townhall stresses the criticism he has drawn, while Breitbart highlights the video of the remark.

    Video: Dave Chappelle Tells Madison Square Garden Crowd 'I Feel Better' 'Ever Since Charlie Kirk Got Murdered'
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    admittedcoming under fireSick.Claims to

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  • Loaded verb

    admittedMore neutral: said

    Admitted suggests a confession of wrongdoing, whereas the article reports that Chappelle said the remark on stage.

    Comedian Dave Chappelle admitted on stage Friday that he “feels better” after Charlie Kirk’s murder.

    Used byThe Daily Wire (Far Right)

  • Vague attribution

    coming under fireMore neutral: has drawn criticism from

    It says Chappelle faces criticism without naming who is criticizing him.

    Dave Chappelle, one of the most famous comedians in the world, is coming under fire after joking about how he “feels better” following the assassination of Turning…

    Used byTownhall (Far Right)

  • Sensational language

    Sick.More neutral: Reaction followed.

    It is a one-word verdict on the remark rather than a description of it.

    I feel better.” Sick. https://t.co/3gp7eE8aS5 "I'm so happy Charlie Kirk was killed.

    Used byTownhall (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    Claims toMore neutral: says he

    “Claims to” suggests doubt about whether Chappelle meant his words.

    Dave Chappelle Claims to 'Feel Better' Remembering the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

    Used byTownhall (Far Right)

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Leads with

  • Chappelle’s on-stage remark
  • Kirk’s killing
  • criticism of Chappelle
  • video of the set
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  • Daily MailRight

    Dave Chappelle is slammed for telling crowd that Charlie Kirk's assassination made him 'feel better'

    The comedian, 53, made the startling admission on Saturday night while performing at a sold-out show in New York City's Madison Square Garden.

    Read at Daily Mail (opens in a new tab)
  • New York PostRight

    Dave Chappelle makes ghoulish joke about Charlie Kirk’s murder to sold-out MSG crowd: ‘Why am I in such a good mood?’

    The comedian made the remark during back-to-back weekend shows that closed his “Karmageddon” tour and opened the New York Comedy Festival.

    Read at New York Post (opens in a new tab)
  • TownhallFar Right

    Dave Chappelle Loaded verb“Claims to”“Claims to” suggests doubt about whether Chappelle meant his words.More neutral: says heDisagree with this highlight? 'Feel Better' Remembering the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

    Dave Chappelle, one of the most famous comedians in the world, is Vague attribution“coming under fire”It says Chappelle faces criticism without naming who is criticizing him.More neutral: has drawn criticism fromDisagree with this highlight? after joking about how he “feels better” following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

    Read at Townhall (opens in a new tab)
  • Breitbart NewsFar Right

    Video: Dave Chappelle Tells Madison Square Garden Crowd 'I Feel Better' 'Ever Since Charlie Kirk Got Murdered'

    Comedian Dave Chappelle, performing back-to-back shows as part of his "Karmageddon" tour, told a sold out Madison Square Garden crowd he "feels better" after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was murdered.

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  • The Daily WireFar Right

    Dave Chappelle Says He ‘Feels Better’ Since Charlie Kirk’s Murder

    Comedian Dave Chappelle Loaded verb“admitted”Admitted suggests a confession of wrongdoing, whereas the article reports that Chappelle said the remark on stage.More neutral: saidDisagree with this highlight? on stage Friday that he “feels better” after Charlie Kirk’s murder. “I feel f*cked up saying this. It’s scary being a public speaker. …

    Read at The Daily Wire (opens in a new tab)
  • Just the NewsFar Right

    Comedian Dave Chappelle: ‘I feel better’ after Charlie Kirk assassination

    “I know I shouldn’t say that but, it’s just a feeling,” Chappelle said. “I didn’t ask to feel this way. I just be driving around like, ‘why am I in such a good mood? Oh!'”

    Read at Just the News (opens in a new tab)

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    The Daily Wire, Nov 8, 4:55 AM EST

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  1. The Daily WireFar RightNov 8, 4:55 AM EST
  2. Breitbart NewsFar RightNov 8, 5:34 AM EST
  3. TownhallFar RightNov 8, 10:00 AM EST
  4. New York PostRightNov 8, 11:38 AM EST
  5. Daily MailRightNov 8, 2:11 PM EST

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