US rock duo cancels tour after Trump assassination joke (VIDEO)

Kyle Gass of Tenacious D said his birthday wish was “Don’t miss Trump next time” American actor and musician Jack Black claims he was “blindsided” by a controversial remark by his bandmate Kyle Gass on stage in Australia, after public backlash forced him to put the group’s “creative plans” on hold indefinitely. The comedy rock duo Tenacious D, composed of Black and Gass, was giving a concert in Sydney on Sunday when Gass was presented with a cake for his 64th birthday and Black asked him to “make a wish.” “Don’t miss Trump next time,” Gass replied, eliciting several bursts of laughter and applause from the audience. Black said “thank you” but later claimed he was “blindsided” by the comment. The video of the incident went viral, sparking an avalanche of angry reactions. X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk called it “evil,” and United Australia Senator Ralph Babet demanded the band be deported immediately. BREAKING: Jack Black wasn't 'blindsided' by the Trump assassination comments last night Watch the FULL clip - he laughs hysterically and says "Thank You"pic.twitter.com/tpyhBeBho1 — Jack Poso