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Deadline reports:

Eric Clapton performed for Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. at a fundraising event in Brentwood. Kennedy’s campaign said that the Monday evening event — at a private home in Brentwood — raised $1 million for his campaign and $1.2 million for a PAC supporting it.

Clapton made headlines during the Covid pandemic, as he came out forcefully against Covid protocols, including venues that required attendees to show proof of vaccination.

Kennedy has made numerous allegations about the safety of the vaccines, claims countered by numerous fact checks. Photos from the event show guests gathered in a packed yard. Other speakers included Kennedy’s wife, actress Cheryl Hines.

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