Che and his “Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost were discussing San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the National Anthem.
“I expect white guys to defend the National Anthem like I expected Phylicia Rashad to defend Bill Cosby,” Che explained.
Michael Che said the N-word during the “Weekend Update” segment of Saturday Night Live’s season premiere, leaving viewers to wonder whether it was an accident or not.
Che explained that only white people are upset by those who protesting “The Star-Spangled Banner” because this country “has always been great for white guys.”