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Jack Black’s Bandmate Apologizes For ‘Dangerous’ Comment About Trump Assassination Attempt; Dropped By Talent Agency

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(L-R) Kyle Gass, Jack Black and bassist John Spiker of Tenacious D perform at PNC Music Pavilion on September 06, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Jack Black’s Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass issued an apology for the “dangerous” comment he made about the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

On Sunday, the band was performing in Australia when Black asked Gass to make a birthday wish and he replied from the stage, “Don’t miss Trump next time.” Gass made the comment less than 24 hours after a shooter attempted to assassinate the former president on Saturday during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooting injured Trump and left one of his supporters dead along with injuring two others.

“The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake,” Gass said in statement, Variety reported.  “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 judgement,” he added. “I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.”

A backlash ensued against Gass and Black, and the “School of Rock” star apologized for what happened and said he was “blindsided” by Gass’ comment, as previously reported.

“I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black said. “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.”

The talent agency, Greene Talent, representing the musician/actor, told TMZ they had parted ways and were no longer representing him.

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On Sunday, Trump published a post to Truth Social that said: “Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed.”

In the same message, the former president emphasized that “it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win.”

Related: Jack Black’s Bandmate Has A Birthday Wish: ‘Don’t Miss Trump Next Time’

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