Weekend Update co‑anchor Michael Che opened his Netflix special, Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota, with a series of jokes that targeted President Donald Trump, his base and the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The show was recorded at the First Avenue music venue in Minneapolis.
Offensive language and controversial jokes
Che repeatedly used a racial slur while describing his perception of “straight White Christian conservative men” being silenced in the United States. He defended the repeated use of the slur, saying he would stop only when he stopped seeing the people he was describing.
He also mocked the president’s speaking style, suggesting Trump would make a good kindergarten teacher because he “doesn’t like to think that much.” Che further ridiculed Trump’s signature red MAGA hats, claiming they appeal to “r‑ed guys.”
References to Charlie Kirk
Che joked that he did not know who Charlie Kirk was until hearing about his murder, mistakenly thinking the name referred to “the dude from Star Trek.” He described watching a graphic video of Kirk’s assassination and made a series of crude remarks about the incident.
When asked why Kirk was killed, Che offered a vague explanation that “in this country, straight White Christian conservative men are being silenced,” and he referenced a debate with a “r‑ed” individual, again using the slur.
Religious commentary
Later in the routine, Che imagined God as an absent parent, saying, “I think God loves us. I think he just had us at a very young age… I ain’t seen him since.” The remarks blended personal material about aging, drinking, relationships and fatherhood with the earlier political satire.
Reaction and context
The special has drawn criticism from conservative commentators who argue that Che’s language crosses a line of decency and unfairly attacks the president and his supporters. They note that President Trump’s administration continues to champion free speech and parental‑rights values, and that such jokes undermine respectful public discourse.
Fox News Digital reached out to Michael Che for comment but has not yet received a response.
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