Current:Home > FinanceKyle Gass, Jack Black's Tenacious D bandmate, says 'don't miss Trump next time' after assassination attempt -TradeWise
Kyle Gass, Jack Black's Tenacious D bandmate, says 'don't miss Trump next time' after assassination attempt
View
Date:2025-04-18 06:24:09
Kyle Gass, who performs alongside Jack Black in the rock duo Tenacious D, is facing backlash for joking about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
In a video from a recent Tenacious D show that circulated on social media, Black was seen singing happy birthday to Gass on stage. After Black told his bandmate to make a wish, Gass said, "Don't miss Trump next time," referencing the fact that 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at the 45th president during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
The comment drew applause from the crowd as Black said, "Thank you."
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Gass and Black.
In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump said he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear" during his rally, and he "felt the bullet ripping through the skin." The FBI is investigating.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
The assassination attempt drew widespread shock as officials from both parties condemned political violence. During an Oval Office address on Sunday night, President Joe Biden stressed the "need for us to lower the temperature in our politics."
Butler County DAnot planning to file criminal charges in Trump shooting: Live updates
"There's no place in America for this kind of violence, for any violence, ever," Biden said. "Period. No exceptions. We can't allow this violence to be normalized."
Gass received backlash on social media for his remark about the assassination attempt, and after the clip was shared by the X account Libs of TikTok, Tesla CEO Elon Musk replied, "Evil."
Black and Gass are scheduled to perform a series of shows in the fall ahead of the presidential election, with proceeds benefiting the nonpartisan organization Rock the Vote.
During a June fundraiser for Biden, Black delivered a passionate speech in support of the president's re-election campaign while wearing American flag overalls.
Biden saysAmerica 'must not go down this road' after Trump assassination attempt
"When the president wins in November, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get a sweet shout-out in his victory speech for what I gave up to be here," he joked. "Because when democracy is at stake, Jack Black answers the call."
veryGood! (6556)
Related
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Julianne Hough Reflects on Death of Her Dogs With Ex Ryan Seacrest
- Body of missing woman recovered at Grand Canyon marks 3rd park death in 1 week
- Los Angeles earthquake follows cluster of California temblors: 'Almost don't believe it'
- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow owns a $3 million Batmobile Tumbler
- Fall in Love with Disney X Kate Spade’s Lady and the Tramp Collection: Fetch Deals Starting at Just $29
- John Mulaney Confirms Marriage to Olivia Munn
- The Daily Money: Been caught stealing?
- Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there
- Kylie Jenner Responds to Accusations She Used Weight Loss Drugs After Her Pregnancies
Ranking
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider decision
- 17 RushTok-Approved Essentials to Help You Survive Rush Week 2024, Starting at Just $2
- Black bear mauls 3-year-old girl in tent at Montana campground
- Could Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft reunite? Maybe in Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class
- Paige DeSorbo Shares Surprising Update on Filming Summer House With Pregnant Lindsay Hubbard & Carl Radke
- Vance backs Trump’s support for a presidential ‘say’ on Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy
- New Massachusetts law bars circuses from using elephants, lions, giraffes and other animals
Recommendation
How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
Illinois sheriff to retire amid criticism over the killing of Sonya Massey | The Excerpt
50 best friend quotes to remind you how beautiful friendship really is
Book Review: ‘Kent State’ a chilling examination of 1970 campus shooting and its ramifications
Global Warming Set the Stage for Los Angeles Fires
3 killed when a train strikes a van crossing tracks in Virginia
Paige DeSorbo Shares Surprising Update on Filming Summer House With Pregnant Lindsay Hubbard & Carl Radke
A conservative gathering provides a safe space for Republicans who aren’t on board with Trump