According to stereogum.com, on July 13, former president Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt when a gunman’s bullet grazed his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident led to an explosion of discourse, including lots of statements condemning the shooter from both political parties. Some have also gone on to crack jokes about the assassination attempts as well.

@dark_hive Comedian Jack Black’s bandmate makes a “birthday wish” during a performance in Sydney, says he wishes they “don’t miss Trump next time.” Black was videoed giving Tenacious D band member Kyle Gass a birthday cake. “Make a wish,” Black said. Gass then responded: “Don’t miss Trump next time.” The crowd seemed to think the “joke” was funny. Maybe, just maybe, these people are actually the evil ones. #jackblack #donaldtrump #trump #rally #DJT #news #foryou ♬ original sound – Dark💔Hive

July 14 was Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass‘s birthday and during the band’s show in Sydney, bandmate Jack Black presented him with a birthday cake carried by a giant robot and led the audience in singing “Happy Birthday.” When Black asked Gass to make a wish, he responded with: “Don’t miss Trump next time.”

When does Comedy go too far?

This video from Tenacious D, Jack Black’s comedy band, is being criticized, rightfully so.

Bandmate, Kyle Gass, during the comic routine was asked to make a birthday wish by Black. He replied “Don’t miss Trump next time”.

This was a comic show,… pic.twitter.com/GIamnTyj2J

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) July 15, 2024

This has turned into political fight by the right wing media personalities, who have pointed out that Black recently appeared on stage at a Joe Biden rally and are calling this a green light for more violence. But some on the left have also criticized Gass, including Brian Krassenstein, who said that even as comedy, this crossed the line. Sources with “direct knowledge” told TMZ, Black didn’t know Gass was going to say that and doesn’t approve.

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