Rumble, Canadian-founded video platform that has gained currency among right-wing pundits and websites, is rejecting a request from a British parliamentary committee to stop comedian Russell Brand from being able to monetize his content there as sexual assault allegations are being investigated.
YouTube, the Google-owned video giant, said on Tuesday monetization of Brand's account, which has 6.6 million subscribers, was being suspended due to the "serious allegations."Brand denies all allegations
Rumble began its statement by making it clear that it "obviously deplores sexual assault, rape, and all serious crimes" and that, "both alleged victims and the accused are entitled to a full and serious investigation." The four allegations date from between 2006 and 2013. London's Metropolitan Police force said that since those claims were made public, it has received a report of a separate sexual assault dating from 2003.Facing allegations that include rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse, British comedian Russell Brand claims the mainstream media is working against him.
The site was also bolstered by past investments from the likes of libertarian venture capitalist Peter Thiel, former Donald Trump adviser Darren Blanton, and Ohioan J.D. Vance, the former venture capitalist andRumble exploded in engagement in 2020 as right-wing American commentators flocked to the site during a contentious election year, and amid anger of COVID-19 restrictions. After the 2020 presidential vote, election conspiracy content flourished on the site.