An Australian senator has called for the comedy rock band Tenacious D to be deported after remarks on Trump’s assassination attempt during a concert in Sydney. A poorly timed bad taste quip, or an assault on free speech? During a recent concert in Australia, the comedy rock band Tenacious D – helmed by Jack Black and Kyle Gass – a birthday wish was shared on stage, one which has gotten the band into hot water. While performing in Sydney’s ICC Sydney venue on Sunday (14 July), Black sung ‘Happy Birthday’ to his bandmate, who turned 64, before asking him to make a wish.
Gass shared his wish with the audience: “Don’t miss Trump next time” - a reference to the less-than-day-old botched on the former President of the United States, which claimed the life of one rally attendant. The comment elicited laughs from the audience, but has drawn criticism once a video of the moment was posted on social media, with many condemning the duo. Today (Tuesday 16 July), Australian federal senator Ralph Babet has called for Tenacious D to be deported from Australia following the remarks onstage.
Babet has issued a letter calling for deportation, writing: “Tenacious D should be immediately removed from the country after wishing for the assassination of Donald Trump at their Sydney concert.” He continued: “I condemn in the strongest possible way the call to political violence by Tenacious D in Sydney on Sunday. To advocate and or wish for the assassination of a President is .