Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass speaks out about his ‘dangerous’ Donald Trump shooting comment: ‘Highly inappropriate’

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facing major backlash for what he said about the assassination attempt of Donald Trump.At the rock band’s concert in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, Jack Black brought a birthday cake out for Gass, 64, and told him to “make a wish” — to which Gass replied: “Don’t miss Trump next time.”The comment, made the day after Trump, 78, was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, garnered widespread backlash on social media.Gass released a statement on Tuesday and apologized for his remark.“The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake,” the Grammy Award winner wrote on Instagram. “I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone,” Gass continued. “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.”Black, 54, also released a statement where he revealed Tenacious D is postponing the rest of their “Spicy Meatball Tour” and “all future creative plans.”“I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday,” the “School of Rock” star told the Post. “I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form.”He added: “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.”Social media was in an uproar over Gass’ comment about Trump.