Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass deletes Instagram apology for Donald Trump shooting comment

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attempted assassination of Donald Trump.At Tenacious D’s concert in Sydney, Australia on July 14, Jack Black presented Gass, 64, with a birthday cake and told him to make a wish. “Don’t miss Trump next time,” Gass said.

The comment, which was uttered one day after Trump, 78, was shot in the ear at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally, sparked widespread backlash.Gass released an apology on Instagram and said his remark was “highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.”“I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone,” he wrote in his message. “What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement.

I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.”Gass has since deleted the apology post.After Gass made the controversial remark, Tenacious D canceled the rest of its “Spicy Meatball Tour.” The Post also confirmed that Gass was dropped by his talent agency, Greene Talent, due to the backlash.Black, 54, addressed the controversy and said he was “blindsided” by his bandmate’s comment.“I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” the “School of Rock” star said in a statement to The Post.“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,” Black added.Black released the same statement on Instagram. Unlike Gass, he has not deleted the post.The “Kung Fu Panda” star stepped out in Los Angeles this weekend.