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Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass faced severe backlash after making a controversial joke about the recent assassination attempt on the former president during a concert in Sydney, Australia.

The incident occurred on Sunday at the Icc Sydney Theatre, where the comedy rock duo was performing. As Jack Black presented a birthday cake to Gass, who turned 64 that day, Gass responded to Black’s request to “make a wish” with the comment, “Don’t miss Trump next time.” The remark came just a day after the former president was shot in the ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Following widespread criticism, Black issued a statement expressing his shock at his bandmate’s comment and announcing the cancellation of the remainder of their Spicy Meatball Tour.

“I was blindsided by Kyle’s remark and want to make it clear that I do not condone hate speech or political violence in any form,...

Update: Shortly after this story published, Jack Black announced that the Tenacious D world tour has been canceled following comments from Kyle Gass about Donald Trump that sparked global outrage. “I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black said.

An Australian politician has called for the comedy rock band Tenacious D, comprising Jack Black and Kyle Gass, to be deported from the country after a comment a band member made about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

On Sunday, in footage widely shared on social media, Tenacious D were on stage in Sydney, when Black and a “robot” presented Gass with a birthday cake. In the clips, Black is heard saying, “Make a wish” to Gass, who before blowing out the candles says, “Don’t miss Trump next time” to laughter and applause from the Sydney crowd.

Senator Ralph Babet, leader of the United Australia Party,...