Jack Black has announced the cancellation of Tenacious D’s world tour following a controversial remark made by his bandmate, Kyle Gass. The incident occurred during a performance in Sydney, Australia, where Gass, after being presented with a birthday cake, made a comment perceived as referencing an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Gass’s remark, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” caused immediate backlash. In response, Black expressed his dismay and condemned the comment on Instagram, stating he was “blindsided” and emphasizing that he does not support hate speech or political violence. He felt it was inappropriate to continue the tour and decided to put all future creative plans on hold.

The controversy led to the postponement of a scheduled performance in Newcastle, New South Wales. Gass issued an apology on Instagram, acknowledging his “severe lack of judgment” and labeling his improvised line as “highly inappropriate, dangerous, and a terrible mistake.” He reiterated his stance against violence and expressed deep regret for any harm caused.

Following the incident, Gass parted ways with his agent, Michael Greene, who confirmed the split to BBC News. The comment, although it elicited laughter from some audience members, sparked outrage on social media. Elon Musk labeled the remark as “evil,” and United Australia Senator Ralph Babet called for the band’s deportation, condemning their behavior at the concert.

The context of Gass’s comment was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump that had taken place at a Pennsylvania rally. The attacker, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by a Secret Service sniper after injuring three people, including one fatality.