Tenacious D Member's Trump Assassination Remark Sparks Outrage in Australia: Calls for Deportation of Band Member

Entertainment | July 16, 2024, 3:04 a.m.

Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, PA, sparking a storm of controversy and discourse. The incident led to widespread condemnation of the shooter from both political sides, alongside a deluge of memes and jokes. One such joke came from Kyle Gass of Tenacious D, who, during a birthday celebration, wished for the shooter to not miss Trump next time. This has been seized upon by right-wing media as incitement to violence, while some on the left, including Brian Krassenstein, have criticized Gass for crossing a line. However, sources close to Jack Black reveal he was unaware of Gass' statement and does not endorse it. Australian Senator Ralph Babet has even gone as far as calling for Tenacious D to be deported. The incident highlights the intense polarization and heightened tensions surrounding Trump's presidency.