According to the New York Observer , which is owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Chappelle questioned the Access Hollywood tape showing the GOP nominee making lewd comments about women.

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“Sexual assault? It wasn’t. He said, ‘And when you’re a star, they let you do it.’ That phrase implies consent. I just don’t like the way the media twisted that whole thing. Nobody questioned it," said Chappelle, according to the Observer.

The comedian, who is slated to host the "Saturday Night Live" episode following Election Day, praised Trump for his performance in the second presidential debate.

"And here’s how you know Trump is the most gangsta candidate ever. They asked him how he knows the system is rigged and he said, ‘Because I take advantage of it.’ He may as well have flashed his membership card for the Illuminati right then," he said.

Chappelle told the crowd he did cast an early ballot for Clinton, despite his issues with her candidacy, according to the report.