Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., has revealed on Instagram that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev hosted post-wedding festivities for the couple on a private Bahamian island. ProPublica reported that Kremlev secretly bankrolled part of Trump Jr.'s May wedding. Anderson called Kremlev their "dear friend" and emphasized the event was a gift from a friend, not a political move.
The president himself did not attend the wedding, citing work obligations in Washington. The following weekend, originally planned for friends, became a wedding celebration after the original plans fell through. Anderson insists there was no conspiracy and no political motive behind the friendship with Kremlev. She remains grateful for his generous gift.
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