Russell Brand was paid nearly $70k to appear at infamous RFK Jr. event and then endorsed Donald Trump just weeks later
- Kennedy’s campaign reportedly spent $68,000 on Russell Brand’s comedy set
- However, Brand has since expressed his support for Donald Trump
Russell Brand was paid almost $70,000 last month to appear at Robert F Kennedy’s campaign event – where he claimed the CIA had infiltrated the media – but has since supported Donald Trump, according to a new report.
Kennedy’s campaign donated more than $68,000 to Brand’s production company to cover travel expenses for the comedian and his crew.
This includes two separate payments of $61,000 and $7,000 for “event entertainment.”
The British actor and comedian had appeared at a comedy event for Kennedy’s long-running presidential bid in Nashville, Tennessee, along with other performers including Rob Schneider and Jim Breuer.
As part of his short set, Brand spread conspiracy theories that were welcomed by supporters of Kennedy, one of America’s most prominent anti-vaxxers.
But despite his hefty salary from the presidential candidate, Brand encouraged Americans to vote for Trump a few weeks later on his podcast “Stay Free with Russell Brand.”
Actor and comedian Russell Brand was reportedly paid $68,000 by Robert F Kennedy’s campaign to appear at an event for the presidential candidate in Nashville last month, according to TMZ
News of Brand’s salary comes after the comedian expressed his support for presidential candidate Donald Trump on a recent episode of his podcast. Pictured: Brand performing at a fundraiser for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign. last month
In his set, Mr. Brand talked about similar conspiracy theories as in his online TV shows and podcasts, in which he mocks coronavirus mandates and vaccine requirements.
RFK Jr, who was considered an outsider candidate by many, previously appeared on Brand’s podcast
While he did not outright support the former US president, he said he found it difficult to understand why “freedom-loving” Americans would choose to vote for President Joe Biden in the upcoming election.
The comedian, who has spoken out against censorship, said he felt “concerned” about liberals’ “snobbery, contempt and condemnation” of Trump supporters that are “clearly in the hands of his opponents,” adding that they were responsible for the ‘armament’. of the legal system’.
“In a direct choice between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, if you care about democracy, if you care about freedom, I don’t know how you could do anything other than vote for Donald Trump, exactly for the reasons they claim you do.” can. ‘t,’ said Brand.
The Kennedy and Brand teams have been contacted for comment.