Kyle Gass is reported to have joked onstage, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” referring to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a campaign rally in July 2024, and he has since called the remark “terrible” and a serious error in judgment.

What Did Kyle Gass Say About Trump?

During a Tenacious D show in Sydney in July 2024, Jack Black was singing happy birthday to Kyle Gass and told him to make a wish. Gass replied on the mic, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” alluding to the recent shooting attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally.

The comment was widely described as a joke about a second, successful attempt on Trump’s life and was condemned across political lines as encouraging or making light of political violence.

Fallout and Public Reaction

  • Tenacious D quickly canceled the remainder of their tour dates after the backlash to the “Don’t miss Trump next time” remark.
  • Jack Black said he was “blindsided” by the line, stressing that he would never condone hate speech or promote political violence, and he paused future collaboration with Gass.
  • Commenters on social media and forums were sharply divided, with some calling the joke dangerous and unacceptable, and others defending Gass as making dark political satire.

Kyle Gass’ Apology and Later Comments

Gass posted an apology (later deleted) saying the joke was “extremely inappropriate, dangerous, and a significant error,” and that he regretted saying it. In interviews released in January 2026, he said he feels “terrible,” calling it a “grave mistake” and “terrible judgment” and admitting he underestimated the seriousness of joking about an assassination attempt on a sitting or would‑be president.

He also explained that he had been “trying to be a little outrageous” and misread the room, adding that “if there was ever a ‘too soon,’ it was this.” He said he understood why Black distanced himself at the time, but that they have since talked and remain friends.

Context and Ongoing Discussion

  • The incident has become part of a broader debate about how far political comedy can go, especially when it touches on real-world violence against public figures.
  • Commentators have noted that joking about killing any president or major political figure tends to provoke intense backlash, regardless of political affiliation.

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