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Trump’s old “loser” posts about Russell Brand come back to haunt him.

Trump’s old “loser” posts about Russell Brand come back to haunt him.

Donald Trump's posts about 'loser' Russell Brand resurface after rape conviction.

President Donald Trump's old comments about Russell Brand have resurfaced following the comedian's conviction on three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape.

The 51-year-old Forgetting Sarah Marshall star faced seven charges involving six women, spanning incidents alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2009.

He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

A jury of eight men and four women deliberated for two days before reaching their decision.

Before being elected to office, Trump, 80, shared his feelings about Brand on X, previously Twitter.

He shared his take on the relationship between Brand and pop singer Katy Perry, who divorced in 2012.

He said on Oct. 16, 2014, ".@katyperry Katy, what the h--- were you thinking when you married loser Russell Brand. There is a guy who has nothing going, a waste!"

On the same day, he said, ".@katyperry I watched Russell Brand and I think his mind is fried - he looks really bad. Russell is a total joke, a dummy who is lost!"

And before that, on Dec. 29, 2011, Trump wrote, "I like Russell Brand, but Katy Perry made a big mistake when she married him. Let's see if I'm right---I hope not."

Perry and Brand first met in 2009 while filming the comedy, Get Him to the Greek.

Though their scene was ultimately cut, Perry later revealed she had to kiss the comedian for the shoot.

They reconnected at the MTV Movie Awards later that year, and their relationship officially began after that.

Trump’s old “loser” posts about Russell Brand come back to haunt him.

The pair got engaged after just four months, and they married in October 2010 in India.

Perry revealed that Brand ended their relationship via text in December 2011.

Her 2012 documentary, Part of Me, included footage of the moment she received the text, which came right before she went on stage during her tour.

Their divorce was finalized in 2012.

Brand will be sentenced in the same court, Southwark Crown Court in London, on Monday, Nov. 9.

"Today's verdict is first and foremost a testament to the extraordinary courage, resilience and determination of the women who came forward and reported what happened to them," said Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police Service.

"Despite intense media and public scrutiny, they relived deeply personal and traumatic experiences and placed their trust in us."

"Without their bravery, this outcome would not have been possible," Furphy said.

"Brand used his influence, status and fame to exploit and sexually offend," he added.

The resurfaced posts have drawn renewed attention to Trump's past commentary on Brand's character.

Trump's posts from 2011 and 2014 were written years before he became president.

They were part of a pattern of Trump publicly weighing in on celebrity relationships and personal lives.

The posts have now been widely shared on social media in the wake of the conviction.

Trump’s old “loser” posts about Russell Brand come back to haunt him.

Some observers have noted the irony of Trump calling Brand a "loser" given the severity of the charges Brand now faces.

Others have pointed out that Trump's posts, while critical of Brand, did not predict or reference any criminal behavior.

The conviction came after a trial that lasted several weeks at Southwark Crown Court.

The jury heard testimony from six women who alleged that Brand assaulted or raped them between 1999 and 2009.

Brand denied all allegations throughout the trial.

His legal team argued that the encounters were consensual.

The prosecution presented evidence including text messages, witness statements, and testimony from the complainants.

After two days of deliberation, the jury returned guilty verdicts on four counts: three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape.

The charges on which he was acquitted or not decided are not part of the public record from this source.

Sentencing is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, at Southwark Crown Court.

Brand faces a possible prison sentence under UK law.

The maximum sentence for rape in England and Wales is life imprisonment.

Sexual assault carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Trump’s old “loser” posts about Russell Brand come back to haunt him.

The judge will determine the sentence based on guidelines and the specifics of the case.

The Metropolitan Police praised the victims for coming forward.

"This has been a complex and lengthy investigation," Furphy said.

"We hope this verdict sends a clear message that no one is above the law, regardless of their status or fame."

The case has sparked broader discussions about accountability for public figures.

Brand rose to fame as a comedian and actor in the UK in the early 2000s.

He later became a prominent political commentator and wellness influencer.

His conviction marks a significant fall from public grace.

The resurfacing of Trump's posts adds a layer of political and cultural commentary to the story.

Trump has not publicly commented on the conviction or his old posts as of this writing.

The White House has not issued a statement regarding the matter.

Perry has not publicly commented on the conviction either.

She has moved on from her marriage to Brand and is now in a relationship with actor Orlando Bloom.

Trump’s old “loser” posts about Russell Brand come back to haunt him.

The couple has a daughter together.

Brand's conviction has been covered extensively by both UK and US media.

The case has drawn comparisons to other high-profile sexual assault trials involving celebrities.

The outcome is seen as a victory for the #MeToo movement, which encouraged women to report sexual misconduct.

The movement gained momentum in 2017 after allegations against Harvey Weinstein surfaced.

Since then, numerous public figures have faced legal consequences for sexual offenses.

Brand's case is among the most prominent in the UK in recent years.

The trial was closely watched by media outlets around the world.

Trump's old posts about Brand were rediscovered by social media users shortly after the verdict was announced.

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