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  "textContent": "Dave Chappelle is once again at the centre of debate after claiming his previous controversial trans jokes have been “weaponised” by Republicans. Chappelle made the remarks in a new interview, ...\n\nThe post Dave Chappelle Says Republicans ‘Weaponised’ His Jokes As backlash Over Trans Comments Resurfaces appeared first on Star Observer.",
  "title": "Dave Chappelle Says Republicans ‘Weaponised’ His Jokes As backlash Over Trans Comments Resurfaces"
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