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Tenacious D Cancels Tour After Controversial Trump Joke

1/22/2026

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In 2024, Kyle Gass of Tenacious D sparked backlash with a joke about an assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to Tenacious D's tour cancellation.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Gass said he was naive about the joke's impact.
He and bandmate Jack Black have since reconciled, calling their relationship a long marriage with ups and downs.
Gass remains hopeful for Tenacious D's return and acknowledges the challenges.

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In 2024, Kyle Gass of Tenacious D sparked backlash with a joke about an assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to Tenacious D's tour cancellation.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Gass said he was naive about the joke's impact.
He and bandmate Jack Black have since reconciled, calling their relationship a long marriage with ups and downs.
Gass remains hopeful for Tenacious D's return and acknowledges the challenges.