Key facts
- Russell Brand is on trial in London for rape and sexual assault charges.
- Brand appeared at a "MAHA Summit" organized by allies of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Kennedy and Vice President JD Vance spoke at the summit.
- Tony Lyons, a Kennedy ally, defended Brand, calling him "falsely accused."
- Brand admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30.
Comedian Russell Brand is facing trial in London on charges of rape and sexual assault, yet he has maintained ties with allies of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Brand appeared at a "Make America Healthy Again Summit" in Washington, where he was supported by Tony Lyons, head of the MAHA PAC, who introduced him as "falsely accused."
Brand also spoke at the summit, which featured appearances by Kennedy, Vice President JD Vance, and former health secretary Mehmet Oz. During the event, Brand admitted to having had sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30, while maintaining his innocence on other charges. The summit itself drew criticism for its corporate sponsorships and the involvement of regulators on panels with industry representatives.