Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour over bandmate’s ‘don’t miss Trump next time’ comment after assassination attempt

Jack Black canceled a tour with his comedy rock band Tenacious D after bandmate Kyle Gass said “next time, just don’t miss Trump” onstage shortly after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

The actor and comedian is Instagram Monday Morning Page:

“I was surprised by what was said at Sunday’s show. I do not condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black wrote. “After much consideration, I no longer feel it is appropriate for Tenacious D to continue to tour and all future creative plans have been put on hold. I thank my fans for their support and understanding.”

According to Deadline, even an Australian senator has called for Tenacious D to be deported from the country.

During the band’s concert in Sydney, Australia, the video shows Gus being presented with a birthday cake and Black singing “Happy Birthday” to Gus onstage, after which Black tells Gus to “make a wish.”

Black’s bandmate waited a few seconds, then said, “Next time, make sure you don’t miss Trump,” before blowing out the candles. Black responded, “Thank you!”

Sounds like one clip It was as if the audience’s reaction was mostly laughter and applause. Yahoo! News is One audience member said, “I heard a few ‘oh nos’ and a ‘too early’ kind of thing, but mostly laughter.” According to the media, many fans praised Gus’s comments, while others criticized the “bad joke.”

However, as mentioned earlier, in the comments section of this video, X — Apparently it was negative:

• “Wow those people are shit,” one commenter said stated.
• “@jackblack How awful to support an assassination attempt,” another user said. Asked.
• “I didn’t mind when Jack Black endorsed Biden. He’s allowed to have his opinions. But this is going too far. I hope he apologizes,” another commenter said. I have written.
• “They say Trump is bad, but these are the real bad guys,” said another. Expressed an opinion.

According to Deadline, even an Australian senator has called for Tenacious D to be deported from the country.

The outlet added that Black’s band has another week of shows scheduled in Australia before heading to New Zealand, and that Tenacious D is due to embark on a US tour in October.

More from Deadline:

Black has been a vocal supporter of the Democratic Party, and on June 7, at a major fundraiser in downtown Los Angeles, he loudly endorsed the incumbent president while wearing stars and stripes overalls. [“]”If the president wins in November, yes! I’m sure in his victory speech he’ll have some warm words for all the sacrifices I’ve made to get here,” Black told the well-heeled crowd at the Peacock Theatre. “Because at a time when democracy is at stake, Jack Black answers the call. You’re welcome, Mr. President.”

This story has been updated.

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