Presidential candidate Andrew Yang joined comedian Dave Chappelle in Ames Tuesday for a show at Iowa State University.Chappelle endorsed Yang two weeks ago.Cameras were not allowed at Chappelle’s show in Stephens Auditorium, but he and Yang spoke with the media before the event.Chappelle said he is intrigued by Yang’s platform and plans to do what he can to get Iowans to caucus for him. “What I’m trying to do is make people aware of an option that I think is fantastic,” Chappelle said.“Having come to Iowa to help spread the word is awesome, and it just goes to show what a class act Dave is, what a patriot,” Yang said.Chappelle’s Ames show was not an official Yang campaign event, but the comedian said he will host events for Yang in South Carolina.He said this is the first time he has endorsed a presidential candidate and that he chose to make an endorsement in 2020 because he thinks it is a pivotal moment for the country.

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang joined comedian Dave Chappelle in Ames Tuesday for a show at Iowa State University.

Chappelle endorsed Yang two weeks ago.


Cameras were not allowed at Chappelle’s show in Stephens Auditorium, but he and Yang spoke with the media before the event.

Chappelle said he is intrigued by Yang’s platform and plans to do what he can to get Iowans to caucus for him.

“What I’m trying to do is make people aware of an option that I think is fantastic,” Chappelle said.

“Having [Chappelle] come to Iowa to help spread the word is awesome, and it just goes to show what a class act Dave is, what a patriot,” Yang said.

Chappelle’s Ames show was not an official Yang campaign event, but the comedian said he will host events for Yang in South Carolina.

He said this is the first time he has endorsed a presidential candidate and that he chose to make an endorsement in 2020 because he thinks it is a pivotal moment for the country.