Kyle Gass addresses controversial joke on Trump shooting: 'It was terrible'
- - Kyle Gass addresses controversial joke on Trump shooting: 'It was terrible'
Brendan Morrow, USA TODAYJanuary 22, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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A year and a half later, Tenacious D's Kyle Gass is looking back with regret on his joke about the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
In an interview published Jan. 21, Gass, who performs with Jack Black in the comedy rock band Tenacious D, told Rolling Stone he feels "terrible" about his controversial Trump comments from July 2024.
During a Tenacious D live show in Australia that summer, Black sang happy birthday to Gass and asked him to make a wish. "Don't miss Trump next time," Gass said, referencing that a man had recently taken a shot at Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania while Trump was campaigning for a second term.
"It was terrible," Gass told Rolling Stone. "It was terrible judgment, obviously. I've felt terrible ever since, because it's such a responsibility to not screw up like that."
Kyle Gass and Jack Black of Tenacious D perform at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Dec. 30, 2022, in Las Vegas.
The "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny" star also described the episode as a "very low moment" for him and recalled thinking on the flight after the show, "What have I done?"
Kyle Gass, Jack Black's Tenacious D bandmate, says 'don't miss Trump next time' after assassination attempt
Gass' comment sparked outrage at the time, and the fallout was swift. Black released a statement saying he was "blindsided" by Gass' remark because he would "never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form." The "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" actor also said he would end Tenacious D's tour and pause plans to continue working with Gass.
Kyle Gass and Jack Black attend the premiere of' "Kung Fu Panda 4" on March 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.
"After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold," Black said in his 2024 statement. "I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding."
Jack Black 'blindsided' by Kyle Gass' Trump shooting comment, ends Tenacious D tour
Gass, who was also dropped by his agent during the controversy, released an apology in July 2024 saying that the "line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake."
He added, "I don't condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I'm incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement."
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New year, new star sightings. With the Oscar nominations in sight, celebrities are kicking off 2026 on the awards circuit, stepping out at events like the Palm Springs International Film Awards and Critics Choice Awards.Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of January so far, starting with Teyana Taylor at the Palm Springs Film Awards on Jan. 3, 2026, in California.
">New year, new star sightings. With the Oscar nominations in sight, celebrities are kicking off 2026 on the awards circuit, stepping out at events like the Palm Springs International Film Awards and Critics Choice Awards.Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of January so far, starting with Teyana Taylor at the Palm Springs Film Awards on Jan. 3, 2026, in California.
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From left, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro attend the Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 4, 2026, in Santa Monica, California.
">From left, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro attend the Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 4, 2026, in Santa Monica, California.
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Kylie Jenner, left, and Timothée Chalamet
">Kylie Jenner, left, and Timothée Chalamet
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Paul W. Downs, left, and Megan Stalter
">Paul W. Downs, left, and Megan Stalter
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Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami
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Jacob Elordi
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From left, Shawn Hatosy, Katherine LaNasa, Noah Wyle and Patrick Ball
">From left, Shawn Hatosy, Katherine LaNasa, Noah Wyle and Patrick Ball
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">Rhea Seehorn
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" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mt99ZGFlTfp5Fy3Tg1uI8Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/14cc306a9f7bf277481adb94c96c19b5 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
From left, Seth Rogen, Chase Sui Wonders and Ike Barinholtz
">From left, Seth Rogen, Chase Sui Wonders and Ike Barinholtz
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mt99ZGFlTfp5Fy3Tg1uI8Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/14cc306a9f7bf277481adb94c96c19b5 class=caas-img>Jean Smart
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cEXuyiELgMbAbaeUgz7fiw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6b09dc41cee28cfb71c6d0ed7978dd1e class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Jean Smart
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" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/knsMcPAm8dTP_aBfaYR6KQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f095136f8910d517c6b2b3a08260d8eb class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Janelle James
">Janelle James
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/knsMcPAm8dTP_aBfaYR6KQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f095136f8910d517c6b2b3a08260d8eb class=caas-img>Tramell Tillman
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8iVsX.NomsVnpMAqytuT6g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7763f18bfa906598ab081f29b5b4b40c class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Tramell Tillman
">Tramell Tillman
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" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nbAB81hPAPQYGdh3K4VNrw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05NjI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/05630e1d9dbfb4a0b92e47407ddd49fe class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Sebastian Maniscalco, left, and Marcello Hernández
">Sebastian Maniscalco, left, and Marcello Hernández
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nbAB81hPAPQYGdh3K4VNrw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05NjI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/05630e1d9dbfb4a0b92e47407ddd49fe class=caas-img>Sarah Snook
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zGlaiytvMWINgGr70wSDuA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/240b3de8a3fce3bf930860940d110b4d class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Sarah Snook
">Sarah Snook
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" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mlJQaQrSgoUyrUkIB23ipA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6a227c6544e42a62b8b1a8ad403b6e56 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Ariana Grande
">Ariana Grande
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" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/XmRfnVzTcuQ0G7GA42d8aA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cc02f721e7aa0b304b194d11a5e8b73c class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Odessa A'zion
">Odessa A'zion
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/XmRfnVzTcuQ0G7GA42d8aA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cc02f721e7aa0b304b194d11a5e8b73c class=caas-img>Kristen Stewart attends the Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch during Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 4.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/G3JTTDEFHDave_A.EfNTRA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a05717925e2f2a173d1fe66fcc38efdc class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Kristen Stewart attends the Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch during Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 4.
">Kristen Stewart attends the Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch during Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 4.
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" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/l72wIlFbFBKdiheMSxqPbA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/92ceada942e1f845bb6550c67e79ed67 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Dwayne Johnson, left, and Colman Domingo
">Dwayne Johnson, left, and Colman Domingo
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/l72wIlFbFBKdiheMSxqPbA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/92ceada942e1f845bb6550c67e79ed67 class=caas-img>Chase Infiniti
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3_91IzC664E7S2vDIE4ViQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0cfec6596aa262b831c07e27585f5ad7 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Chase Infiniti
">Chase Infiniti
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3_91IzC664E7S2vDIE4ViQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0cfec6596aa262b831c07e27585f5ad7 class=caas-img>Timothée Chalamet with his Spotlight Actor of the Year Awards on Jan. 3 at Palm Springs Film Awards.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Malf6aVKNz._KRKbFKARRQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/06d1614a33dab888333e3c24f6fda395 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Timothée Chalamet with his Spotlight Actor of the Year Awards on Jan. 3 at Palm Springs Film Awards.
">Timothée Chalamet with his Spotlight Actor of the Year Awards on Jan. 3 at Palm Springs Film Awards.
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Miley Cyrus
">Miley Cyrus
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tFmgAFau5xopeGH5C5IRjg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bb13b6f84f7cf77c9d64c2d37492c4f9 class=caas-img>Amanda Seyfried
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/p0Po5CRgo4j_IwKxtF3Zxw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/30b06849f979f6b83d428bde1a5857df class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
Amanda Seyfried
">Amanda Seyfried
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/p0Po5CRgo4j_IwKxtF3Zxw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/30b06849f979f6b83d428bde1a5857df class=caas-img>Mia Goth
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Mia Goth
">Mia Goth
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cLw_reqJDzSwL10glZKh_Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYy/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5cc1d6fb44cb021b6095c3096f497662 class=caas-img>Jacob Elordi
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2iU4b7JkQcVXl73JfW9Cbg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4f580065b31523c6aef479b87ed7b718 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Jacob Elordi
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2iU4b7JkQcVXl73JfW9Cbg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4f580065b31523c6aef479b87ed7b718 class=caas-img>Oscar Isaac
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cmMp2HQqO34G3UkBte8Oag--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6447163180fcfaed454441e9991325b8 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Oscar Isaac
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cmMp2HQqO34G3UkBte8Oag--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6447163180fcfaed454441e9991325b8 class=caas-img>Kate Hudson
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HvPrJTPmRd3szd24rFyLhA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ba7d7aeb97a990ce6bdf4821016f4551 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Kate Hudson
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HvPrJTPmRd3szd24rFyLhA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ba7d7aeb97a990ce6bdf4821016f4551 class=caas-img>Renate Reinsve
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/EqnC70jC8up4n3L332lFFQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8c75025784ce7b410df6978253064d94 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Renate Reinsve
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/EqnC70jC8up4n3L332lFFQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8c75025784ce7b410df6978253064d94 class=caas-img>Jessie Buckley
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/k5Hcku5MzB5dzAvapQgyzQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/30d5c686aec2ab9f17a2dbc84859a43f class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Jessie Buckley
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/k5Hcku5MzB5dzAvapQgyzQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/30d5c686aec2ab9f17a2dbc84859a43f class=caas-img>Paul Mescal
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/w3J.aWxhU7HWBAz6bptfBQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/84297c2ca957703d297bffe20d47303a class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Paul Mescal
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/w3J.aWxhU7HWBAz6bptfBQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/84297c2ca957703d297bffe20d47303a class=caas-img>Michael B. Jordan
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7Hts8qwIZOhLEeWgeJqGFg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/25b8967eb6a6ec405e8483c483286e3f class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Michael B. Jordan
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7Hts8qwIZOhLEeWgeJqGFg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/25b8967eb6a6ec405e8483c483286e3f class=caas-img>Elle Fanning
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QFlvhs9xfcwi4pa.LURnkg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzY4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/547bb70f24d1f88264f7ddfee3f22fd5 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Elle Fanning
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/QFlvhs9xfcwi4pa.LURnkg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzY4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/547bb70f24d1f88264f7ddfee3f22fd5 class=caas-img>Rose Byrne, left, and Meghann Fahy
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1OjcuJexxmI2_2EO6X7LGA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4d493bdae884f6458814ece674d00f27 class=caas-img data-headline="See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January" data-caption="
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">Rose Byrne, left, and Meghann Fahy
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1 / 34See Teyana Taylor, Ariana Grande in the best celebrity photos of January
New year, new star sightings. With the Oscar nominations in sight, celebrities are kicking off 2026 on the awards circuit, stepping out at events like the Palm Springs International Film Awards and Critics Choice Awards.Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of January so far, starting with Teyana Taylor at the Palm Springs Film Awards on Jan. 3, 2026, in California.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Gass said he "totally understood" why Black distanced himself from him in 2024, noting that they are "all good" and still "friends" now after they "hashed it out." He also said he was "trying to be a little outrageous" but didn't fully process the serious nature of the Trump assassination attempt while he was out of the United States.
"I didn't feel like I was in touch with it," he told Rolling Stone. "If I was over there, I think I would have gotten more the gravity of an assassination attempt."
"I was going for a joke. But timing is everything," he also said. "If there was ever a 'too soon,' it was this. And maybe I thought I was on it, or ahead of the curve. But no, it was definitely too soon."
But Gass promised the scandal won't spell the end for Tenacious D, vowing, "We will be back."
Black previously made a similar promise not long after the original scandal. Speaking to Variety at the premiere of "Borderlands" in 2024, Black said, "We need to take a break. Everybody needs a break sometime. And we'll be back." He also said of his relationship with Gass, "Yeah, we're friends. That hasn't changed. These things take time sometimes. ... And we'll be back when it feels right."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kyle Gass of Tenacious D regrets joking about Trump being shot
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