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Don't lash Trump in anger: Oasis are being warned to keep their views of Donald Trump to themselves to avoid a US tour ban
Liam and Noel Gallagher are being warned to keep their views of Donald Trump to themselves to avoid jeopardizing Oasis's US tour.
The rockstar brothers, about to embark on a come-back tour of Canada and the States, were advised to 'stay out of American politics'.
Liam once called the US president a 'dick' while Noel labelled Mr Trump's environmental politics as 'pretty f***ing scary'.
But top showbiz manager Jonathan Shalit told the Mail: 'My advice to Oasis is simple: stay out of American politics.
'If they want their US tour to go ahead without disruption, it would be wise to keep quiet on all things Trump.'
The warning from Mr Shalit, chairman of InterTalent Rights Group, came after a French scientist was denied entry to US because of anti-Trump comments found on his phone.
It also follows British punk rap duo Bob Vylan having their US visas revoked after their inflammatory 'kill the IDF' chants at the Glastonbury festival.
In 2017, Liam said Mr Trump was 'a dick' and at the height of his feud with Noel in 2018, described his brother as 'worse than Donald Trump.
'He's the biggest liar and biggest faker in the business.'
Noel himself said of Trump in 2017: 'His views on the environment are pretty f***ing scary, and that will affect my children.'
But last night, Mr Shalit said: 'Like it or not, many Oasis fans are probably Trump supporters.
'I wouldn't be surprised if some MOGO ('Make Oasis Great Again') fans are also MAGA.'
He added: 'More seriously, we've seen cases where individuals critical of Trump have been denied entry to the US by immigration officers.
'The stakes are higher than ever.'
Another music insider said: 'Trump used to get a typical tongue-lashing from Liam. but it's gone quiet recently.
'The band believe they can really crack America this time and they know not to say anything that could put the US tour at risk.'
Oasis is due to hit North America at the end of August with their US dates opening in Chicago.
The band plan to make a low-key US entry via Canada.
They will first play two shows at the 50,000 capacity Rogers Stadium in Toronto, beginning on August 24.
It come as the brothers have since been hit with huge offers to extend their comeback to next year, including four massive shows at Knebworth House.
The gigs would mark the 30th anniversary of the Britpop legends' 1996 history-making concerts and would see Noel and Liam Gallagher top Robbie Williams' record of three nights at the Hertfordshire venue.
Rumours have also swirled about a potential residency at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, with fan forums buzzing and fake posters doing the rounds online.
The brothers have since been hit with huge offers to extend their comeback to next year, including four massive shows at Knebworth House.
However, those close to the band insist no deals have been signed and there are no concrete plans for 2026.
A source told The Sun: 'They've seen the speculation, they've heard about the offers and they know what the fans want.'
They added that the reunion has become 'a cultural movement' and the brothers must now decide whether to close the book on their epic comeback or keep the magic alive.
They said: 'It's ultimately up for them to decide. The Oasis reunion hasn't just been concerts. You can see that it's been a cultural movement. Nothing comes close in recent history to Oasis's shows.
'It's a question of whether Noel and Liam want to draw a line in the sand and close the door on this chapter, knowing they captured the zeitgeist. Or do they strike it up again and keep the magic going? It's a difficult decision to make.'
