Nolte: Some two days after his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass wished Donald Trump dead, Jack Black — Joe Biden fan and fundraiser — finally spoke out.
Some two days after his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass wished Donald Trump dead, Jack Black — Joe Biden fan and fundraiser — finally spoke out. In a statement released on Instagram, the Kung Fu Panda star wrote:
I was blindsided by what was at the show Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form.
Then came the bombshell:
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.
About 24 hours after an assassin just missed blowing former President Trump’s brains out, Tenacious D took to the stage Sunday in Sydney, Australia. During the performance, Black and the crowd sang “Happy Birthday” to guitarist Kyle Gass. Black then asked Gass what his birthday wish was. Referring to the assassination, Gass said, “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
The crowd laughed and as far as we know, Black said nothing and the show went on.
But then came the well-deserved blowback, starting with a Senator who called for Tenacious D to be deported.
