Jack Black puts Tenacious D ‘on hold’ after bandmate’s Trump shooting comment

Actor and rock musician says I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence' after Kyle Gass joked about assassination attempt

Jack Black has put his rock duo Tenacious D on hold following an onstage comment made by his bandmate Kyle Gass, which seemed to support the assassination of Donald Trump.

Gass was celebrating his birthday during a concert in Sydney on Sunday, with a cake presented to him on stage. Black told Gass to make a wish as he blew out the candles, and Gass responded, to audience laughter, Don't miss Trump next time" - a reference to the failed assassination attempt by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks at a Trump rally the previous day.

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. 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.