Since Donald Trump’s re-election in November 2024, his policies have once again stirred widespread debate. From the sweeping tariffs levied on countries across the globe to his administration’s approach to migration, his decisions have continued to ignite controversy.
Outside the political spotlight, Trump often retreats to his luxury golf courses, indulging in his long-time hobby. Now 78, he’s been described as “a steady single-digit player who hits a deceptively long ball... and he plays quickly, very quickly.”
One memorable incident took place in 2016 during the re-opening of the Trump Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. As Trump began delivering his speech, he was unexpectedly interrupted by comedian and prankster Simon Brodkin—best known for his alter ego, Lee Nelson.
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Brodkin tossed golf balls decorated with swastikas around Trump, shouting, “Donald, here are the balls you ordered!” Holding up the balls, he added, “I’m very sorry, Mr. Trump—and thank you. I apologise. My bad.”
Scottish police quickly intervened, recognized Brodkin, and reportedly persuaded Trump not to press charges.
Speaking later to The Scottish Sun, Brodkin reflected on the experience: “I do have a criminal record, but I’ve got a lot to thank the Scottish police for—they were brilliant.”
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He also claimed that Trump was eager to “throw the book” at him. “Who wants to get waterboarded by the CIA when you can have an Irn Bru in the back of a police van?” he joked. “I was in there with the coppers for ages—it felt more like a stag do than a holding cell. They drove me to the airport, put me on a plane back to London, and told Trump’s team I’d been deported.”
Brodkin is no stranger to headline-making pranks. He once joined Manchester City’s team warm-up and was arrested for it, famously interrupted Kanye West’s Glastonbury set in 2015, and showered FIFA President Sepp Blatter with $600 in cash, claiming it was North Korea’s bribe for a World Cup bid.
In a 2019 interview with Sky, Brodkin explained his philosophy behind choosing targets: “There are plenty of people who would be fun to prank—but you might end up with a death sentence. Like Kim Jong Un, for instance. And pranking someone like the Queen would just be a national disaster. The key is finding that sweet spot—where most people see it and say, ‘That was funny.’”
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