Donald Trump Jr. is defending Russell Brand following the comedian’s rape conviction, claiming his religious beliefs and conservative politics played a role in his prosecution.
In a video posted to Rumble, Trump Jr., 48, wanted to know why Brand, 51, was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for crimes dating back decades.
“He finds God, I guess, changes his ways, sees some aspects of conservative life, and talks about them, and now he’s going to spend 10 and a half years in prison for rape when no one had a problem with it in the prior 27 years,” Trump Jr. said.
Brand was found guilty at London’s Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving allegations dating back to 1999.
This is disgusting. A coked-up looking Donald Trump Jr. suggested Russell Brand was convicted because he became a conservative. Brand was sentenced Monday in London to 10 and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault. https://t.co/KRc12IVGb3
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) November 10, 2026
Trump Jr. also challenged the evidence presented against the former actor and comedian, arguing that the allegations surfaced long after the alleged incidents. Despite his claims, authorities have not indicated that Brand’s political or religious views influenced the prosecution.
London police confirmed that additional people came forward with allegations during and after the trial. Prosecutors are also reviewing two further rape allegations.
Brand has received public support from other prominent conservatives, including Megyn Kelly, who called his conviction a “political witch hunt.”
Elon Musk also weighed in, describing the punishment as “unjust” in a post on X.
