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and captured the attention of Sen. Ralph Babet, the conservative leader of the United Australia Party in Victoria, who has since called for the rock band’s deportation.He continued, “After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.”
The global “Spicy Meatball Tour” kicked off in Atlanta last year and, after two legs in Europe, hit Australia on Saturday. Tenacious D, who formed in Los Angeles in 1994,“To advocate and or wish for the assassination of a President is egregious, disgusting, filthy, evil, and not acceptable in any way, shape or form,” he added. “This was not a joke, he was deadly serious when he wished for the death of the President.
Fan footage captured Sunday showed Tenacious D fans laughing and applauding at Gass’ joke. Babet called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles in his statement to “revoke their visas and deport them immediately.”While countless Trump supporters slammed the band for furthering the violent rhetoric they claim is responsible for the shooting.
“Y’all never talk about Trump’s son mocking Pelosi’s husband when their house got attacked and he almost lost his life,”Although I find it offensive and untimely, he has every right to say and speak his truth the way he wishes. This is the United States of America when I woke up this morning…..I don’t know; he’s kind of a comedian/musician, and comedians in general typically use moments like this to interject some dark humor.
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