UPDATE: A representative of Jack Black reached out Tuesday to offer a statement after the comedian’s bandmate joked about Saturday’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Black said “all future creative plans are on hold.”
“I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black said in the statement. “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.”
Black, who has endorsed President Joe Biden, burst into laughter Sunday night after “Tenacious D” bandmate Kyle Gass joked about the assassination attempt against Trump.
Black sang “Happy Birthday” and presented a birthday cake to Gass during a Sydney, Australia, performance. Video footage posted to X shows what happened next.
“Make a wish,” Black said after the song.
“Don’t miss Trump next time,” Gass responded.
Applause and laughter erupted from the crowd while Black also laughed at the joke.
This happened one night after a gunman attempted to assassinate the former president, shooting him in the ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shot also killed a rally attendee and injured others.
Jack Black’s Anti-Trump History
Black called Trump an “evil f-cking warlock” in an interview with Conan O’Brien in 2017, saying the then-president stole the comedy approach from his band “Tenacious D,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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