Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch, the couple confirms
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina have confirmed that their May wedding celebration in the Bahamas was partially funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev. The couple shared a post on Instagram, crediting Kremlev as a "dear friend" who generously hosted two incredible nights of celebrations after their private ceremony. ProPublica reported that Kremlev funded hundreds of thousands of dollars in wedding expenses, including the rental of a private island and a fireworks display.
Bettina Trump emphasized that the weekend was intended to be a fun gathering with friends, and that the wedding was simply a part of that weekend. The article highlights Kremlev's close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his recent honors, while also addressing the political scrutiny surrounding Donald Trump Jr.'s Russian connections.
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- Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding meduza.io
- Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift" cbsnews.com
- Russian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding theguardian.com
- Trump Jnr’s wife says Russian oligarch paid for nuptial parties but not the actual wedding scmp.com
- Donald Trump Jr.'s wife defends wedding gift from Russian oligarch thehill.com
- Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding weekend bankrolled by Russian oligarch, Putin ally theage.com.au
- Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding weekend bankrolled by Russian oligarch, Putin ally smh.com.au
- Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding funded in part by Russian oligarch, couple says globalnews.ca
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