Kyle Gass of Tenacious D recently apologized after facing major flak for his comments regarding the assassination attempt of Donald Trump.
At the rock band’s concert in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, Jack Black brought a birthday cake out for Gass, and told him to “make a wish” — to which Gass replied: “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
Well, the remark was made the day after Trump was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, garnered widespread backlash on social media.
Kyle Gass issues apology statement
Gass released a statement on Tuesday and apologized for his controversial remark.
“The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake,” the Grammy Award winner wrote on Instagram.
“I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone,” Gass continued.
“What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.”
Black went on to release a statement and he revealed Tenacious D is postponing the rest of their “Spicy Meatball Tour” and “all future creative plans.”
“I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday,” the “School of Rock” star told The Post. “I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form.”
He added: “After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.”
Gass received massive backlash on social media after his comments about Trump. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) called the musician’s comment “shameful,” “deplorable” and “indefensible” and said that Gass’ career “is probably done now.”
Senator Ralph Babet, a member of the right-wing United Australia Party, condemned Gass’ remark and called for both members of the band to be “deported immediately.”
“I condemn in the strongest possible way the call to political violence by Tenacious D in Sydney on Sunday,” the 41-year-old politician said in a statement. “To advocate and or wish for the assassination of a President is egregious, disgusting, filthy, evil, and not acceptable in any way, shape or form. This was not a joke, he was deadly serious when he wished for the death of the President.”
“Anything less than deportation is an endorsement of the shooting and attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump,” Babet added.
The gunman who tried to assassinate Trump was identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He had crawled onto the roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at the Butler Farm Show grounds. However, he was shot and killed by Secret Service snipers. On Monday, Trump made his first public appearance since the attempt at the GOP convention in Milwaukee, where his right ear was seen wrapped in a bandage. He was joined by his official running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio).
