Trump claims Don Jr. ‘paid back’ Putin-linked Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev's expenses in Bettina Anderson wedding
Trump says Don Jr. repaid Umar Kremlev after the Russian businessman covered major costs tied to his Bahamas wedding celebrations.
President Donald Trump said his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has reimbursed Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for the expenses he incurred during the wedding celebrations of Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina Trump in the Bahamas. Trump stated on Friday that Don Jr. did not want to keep the money, explaining that "it’s totally allowed, and a lot of people have parties, but it’s totally allowed."
Kremlev, who is closely tied to Russian President Vladimir Putin, covered hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs for the lavish wedding, including the rental of a private island for the reception and a fireworks display. The payments, which involved a Russian businessman connected to Putin, have sparked controversy due to the involvement of the family of the sitting US president.
Kremlev, who also attended the wedding with other Russian guests, stated that the expenses were not considered part of the actual wedding ceremony. However, Bettina Trump defended the gift, describing it as a "generous wedding gift from a friend."
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