Jack Black Cancels Tour After Bandmate's Trump Assassination Attempt Comment in Sydney

Jul 16, 2024, 02:20 AM

During a recent Tenacious D concert in Sydney, Australia, band member Kyle Gass made a controversial remark about former President Donald Trump. Gass, while making a birthday wish, said, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” referring to a recent assassination attempt on Trump. The comment, which was made on stage and recorded, was met with laughter from the audience but has since sparked significant backlash. Actor and bandmate Jack Black, who was present during the incident, has since canceled the remainder of their tour. Black expressed that he was blindsided by Gass's comment and stated that he does not condone hate speech or political violence. The incident has led to calls from Australian Senator Ralph Babet for the immediate deportation of the band from the country. Gass has issued an apology for his remarks, acknowledging that they were highly inappropriate. The assassination attempt on Trump left one bystander dead.