The Make America Health Again (MAHA) summit begins in Washington, D.C., featuring guests such as Mike Tyson and Russell Brand. The full-day event will cover psychedelic medicine, athletics, AI in healthcare and the nation's food supply, and Brand is scheduled to moderate a Medicare and Medicaid session with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Brand is due in a London court in two weeks on multiple sexual-assault charges and has pleaded not guilty. The summit will conclude with an announcement from Cheryl Hines and a fireside chat with Vice President JD Vance and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
MAHA Summit Opens in Washington With Mike Tyson — Russell Brand To Moderate Medicare Session Amid Pending Charges
The Make America Health Again (MAHA) summit opens in Washington, D.C., today, bringing together figures from sports, entertainment and health policy for a full day of panels and discussions.
Notable participants include former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and British comedian Russell Brand. According to the event website, Brand is slated to moderate a session on Medicare and Medicaid alongside former TV host–turned U.S. health official Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Topics And Schedule
The conference will explore a range of issues including psychedelic medicine, athletics, the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the nation's food supply. Organizers say Tuesday's program will close with an "exciting announcement" from actress Cheryl Hines — identified by organizers as the wife of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — followed by a fireside chat featuring Vice President JD Vance and Kennedy.
Legal Matters Surrounding A Speaker
Russell Brand is due to appear at a London court in two weeks to face multiple charges, including rape, indecent assault, oral rape and two counts of sexual assault, in connection with alleged incidents involving several women stretching back more than 25 years. Brand has pleaded not guilty. The organizers' decision to include Brand as a moderator has drawn attention because of the pending legal proceedings.
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The MAHA summit continues to draw attention both for its lineup of high-profile speakers and for the controversy around including a speaker who faces serious criminal charges. Attendees and observers are watching how the event balances celebrity, policy discussion and the broader political context.
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