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What Did Jack Black Say About Trump? Find Out Here!
by Pooja
Updated Jul 17, 2024
What Did Jack Black Say About Trump?
Actor Jack Black's band has stirred controversy on social media after his bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke about former US President Donald Trump narrowly escaping an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last week.
The incident occurred on Sunday during their performance in Sydney, Australia, when Gass was asked to make a wish after being presented with a cake for his 64th birthday.
The actor and rock musician, Jack Black stated, "I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence," following Kyle Gass's joke about the assassination attempt.
Then, Jack Black announced the cancellation of the remaining Tenacious D world tour dates after this incident.
What Did Kyle Gass Joke About Donald Trump?
On his 63rd birthday, Kyle Gass joked about Donald Trump being shot, adding, "don't miss him next time," after Jack Black encouraged him to make a wish. The joke sparked anger and backlash on social media.
The incident took place during their performance at the ICC Sydney Theatre in Australia on July 13, coinciding with the day a bullet grazed Trump's ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, as reported by The Independent.
Jack Black And Kyle Gass’s Apologize
In a statement on Instagram, Jack Black expressed that he was "blindsided" by the comment made by his bandmate, Kyle Gass. He emphasized, "I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form." Black also announced that it wouldn't be "appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour," placing the group's "creative plans on hold." He thanked fans for their support and understanding. The controversy had already resulted in the postponement of Tuesday's gig in Newcastle, New South Wales.
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Gass apologized for his comment on Instagram, calling it a "severe lack of judgment." He admitted, "The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous, and a terrible mistake. I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgment. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused."
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Jack Black Cancels Tour After The Comment Made By His Bandmate
On Tuesday, Jack Black abruptly canceled the world tour for his comedy rock band Tenacious D after bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke onstage about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Early Tuesday morning, Frontier Touring, which is promoting the Tenacious D and the Spicy Meatball Tour, announced that the show scheduled for that evening at the Newcastle Entertainment Center in Australia had been postponed. Jack Black's announcement about the tour's cancellation followed shortly after trade publications began reporting on the postponed show.
Before canceling the tour, Tenacious D had several more dates scheduled in Australia and a couple of shows planned in New Zealand. The band also had upcoming performances in the United States this fall for the Tenacious D: Rock D Vote Tour. Representatives for Tenacious D have declined to comment further beyond Jack Black's statement.
