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Nicko McBrain Declines Trump Golf Invitation and Issues Stark Critique
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Core Event
Former Iron Maiden drummer Nick McBrain, a longtime Florida resident, disclosed that he was invited to play a round of golf with U.S. President Donald J. Trump but rejected the offer. In a recent interview with *The Telegraph*, McBrain said a Republican friend asked whether he wanted to “play golf with the president,” to which he responded, “No. No, mate.” He added that he believes Trump and his associates “should be put in jail.”
Background & Context
McBrain retired from touring with Iron Maiden on December 7, 2024 after a final concert in São Paulo, Brazil. Although he no longer tours, he remains a band member and is promoting his memoir, *Hello Boys and Girls!*. The book, published on October 22, 2026 by Harper Nonfiction, chronicles his 42-year tenure with the band and his personal life. The promotion includes a spoken-word tour beginning in Frankfurt on October 26, 2026, visiting venues across Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Timeline
- December 7, 2024 (occurred): McBrain announces retirement from touring.
- October 22, 2026 (occurred): *Hello Boys and Girls!* is released.
- October 26, 2026 (scheduled): Spoken-word tour launches in Frankfurt.
Official Statements & Responses
McBrain framed his refusal as a personal decision rooted in his political views. He described himself as “not politically inclined,” yet asserted that he “must be” because he holds strong opinions about Trump. His criticism focused on three areas: Trump’s perceived narcissism, the “kerfuffle” surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the “debauched war” in Iran. He also singled out U.S. No official response from the White House or the Trump campaign has been reported.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I was actually invited to go and play golf with him,” — Nicko McBrain, longtime florida resident
- “I’m not politically inclined, although I must be because I have my thoughts about him. I’m not amused by the narcissism, and all this kerfuffle about the Epstein files and whatnot, and especially the debauched war that he’s put on Iran. And this Pete Hegseth business — oh, he’s going to be put in prison. My last word on Trump and his bunch of cronies is, they should be put in jail.” — Video He
- “Who knows, if I wasn’t drumming for Iron Maiden, whether I would have got in with Level 42?” — Nicko McBrain, longtime florida resident
- “I’m not politically inclined, although I must be because I have my thoughts about him,” — Dave Murray. Nicko, longtime florida resident
What’s Next
The memoir’s release and the accompanying spoken-word tour will keep McBrain in the public eye throughout the fall of 2026. No further political engagements or statements have been announced.