Chris Cuomo has criticized comedian Dave Chappelle for making jokes about Israel during a recent stand-up set filmed in Washington, DC for Netflix. Cuomo, speaking on his NewsNation show, accused Chappelle of spreading antisemitism and questioned the intent behind the comic's remarks. He also referenced Chappelle's conversion to Islam, suggesting that the comedian's faith influences his political views. The controversy comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Chappelle's comedy, including previous backlash over his jokes about transgender people and his recent appearance in Saudi Arabia.