Donald Trump, Jr. has claimed Russell Brand was targeted because of his conservative views and religious conversion after the comedian was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison. The US president's son questioned the prosecution in a Rumble video on Tuesday, 10 November, following Brand's sentencing at Southwark Crown Court.
A jury convicted Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, but acquitted him of two further counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. Trump, Jr. challenged the evidence and punishment, while police and prosecutors outlined the investigation behind the four convictions.
Trump Jr Claims Political Targeting
'He finds God, I guess, changes his ways, sees some aspects of conservative life, and talks about them,' Trump, Jr. said. His remarks did not establish that religious or political considerations influenced the prosecution.
President Trump’s eldest son Don Jr. just posted this video defending Russell Brand.
— Steven Huffman (@Poeslawisalive) November 10, 2026
Junior is either Higher than Gas Prices or he’s been Crying a lot lately. Possibly a combination of the two.
Also, has he always had a lisp and I never noticed before, or is this new? pic.twitter.com/ejRgGRerb6
Trump, Jr. said Brand would 'spend 10 and a half years in prison for rape when no one had a problem with it in the prior 27 years.' He also claimed the conviction came without forensic evidence, DNA, or a police report from the time of the alleged offences.
Police Outline Evidence Against Brand
The Metropolitan Police confirmed there was no CCTV or forensic evidence available and that the passage of time had limited digital enquiries. Detectives traced and spoke to more than 100 witnesses, took more than 400 witness statements and reviewed over 1,400 documents, obtaining historical photographs and floor plans.
Investigators also examined hundreds of hours of Brand's performances, television appearances, interviews, and podcasts, and read his books to establish timelines and test accounts. The Crown Prosecution Service said prosecutors combined the women's accounts with supporting witness testimony to build a picture of events for the jury.
Brand Investigation Began In September 2023
The Met began investigating after allegations involving Brand were published and broadcast in September 2023, establishing a dedicated team to assess reports and support those coming forward.
The CPS also addressed why the women had not contacted police when the offences occurred. It said there was no typical time frame for reporting sexual offending and that the passage of time did not prevent a prosecution.
Brand pleaded not guilty and maintained that he had never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. After a four-week trial, the jury returned its verdicts on 5 November, convicting him of offences against four women between 2004 and 2009.
Sentencing Brand on 9 November, Mr Justice Bennathan described him as a 'sexual predator' and said his celebrity status had protected him until 2023. The judge criticised his belief that fame allowed him to act as he pleased.
Victims Speak as Supporters Object
Trump, Jr. also invoked Brand's former marriage to Katy Perry and compared his punishment with sentences involving 'Muslim grooming gangs,' without identifying specific judgments. His remarks questioned both the timing of the allegations and the length of the sentence.
Separately, prosecutors were reviewing two additional rape allegations already under investigation. Police were also assessing information from people who contacted detectives during and after the trial, some reporting potential criminal allegations; those reports were separate from the existing enquiries and Brand's convictions.
