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'He's paying him back': Trump defends Russian oligarch funding his son's Bahamas wedding
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'He's paying him back': Trump defends Russian oligarch funding his son's Bahamas wedding
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The Times of India reports that US President Donald Trump defended a Russian oligarch's funding of celebrations surrounding Donald Trump Jr's wedding in the Bahamas. Trump stated the arrangement was allowable and that his son had told him he was paying the money back. ProPublica previously reported that Umar Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the events. Bettina Trump confirmed Kremlev's involvement on Instagram, describing him as a dear friend.
Trump SCRAMBLES Over Don Jr’s Russian Wedding Windfall: ‘HE PAID THEM BACK’
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The Times of India reports that Donald Trump faced criticism after appearing to change his account regarding whether Donald Trump Jr. repaid Russian businessman Umar Kremlev for Bahamas wedding expenses. ProPublica revealed that Kremlev covered hundreds of thousands of dollars for the celebrations, including a private-island rental. Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump previously defended the contribution as a generous gift from a friend, while online critics accused the president of contradicting himself over the repayment.
Trump says son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities
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France 24 reports that US President Donald Trump stated his eldest son had reimbursed a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded wedding celebrations in the Bahamas. Trump defended the gift in the Oval Office, stating such gestures are common and allowed, though the arrangement previously sparked ethical questions. Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump confirmed the gift on Instagram, defending it against political scrutiny. The article also notes Kremlev's ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the International Boxing Association.
Trump says his son will repay Russian oligarch for wedding, Reuters reports
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Ukrayinska Pravda reports, citing Reuters, that US President Donald Trump said Donald Trump Jr. planned to repay Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for funding his wedding festivities in May. Trump stated that his son assured him he was paying the money back. The article notes that Trump Jr. and his wife previously defended accepting the gift, while Democratic lawmakers have pledged to investigate the matter and US Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated no investigation is planned.
Donald Trump says his son’s wedding party being bankrolled by a Russian oligarch is ‘totally allowed’
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Gulf News reports that President Donald Trump defended his son's wedding party being partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch, while noting he had been told the money would be returned. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that such arrangements are common and allowed. ProPublica originally reported that Umar Kremlev helped pay for private island rentals and fireworks for Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas. Bettina Trump also confirmed the involvement in an Instagram post.