Donald Trump Jr. defends convicted rapist Russell Brand, says disgraced comic victim of ‘two-tier’ justice system

An 1980s rock musician faced a wave of cancellations after publicly defending convicted rapist Russell Brand, prompting industry backlash. The controversy intensified when Donald Trump Jr. also defended Brand, framing the legal outcome as an example of a two‑tier justice system. The singer’s career has been disrupted as venues and promoters distance themselves from the remarks.