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Donald Trump Jr. Returns Money from Russian Oligarch’s Wedding After-Party
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Trump Jr.’s Return of the Russian Gift
Donald Trump Jr. reimbursed the cost of a lavish after-party in the Bahamas that had been funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev. Kremlev told reporters on Tuesday that the repayment had been made, a development that follows a ProPublica report alleging the gift raised concerns about foreign influence on the president’s family.
Background of the After-Party Gift
The after-party was organized after Trump Jr.’s wedding and financed by Kremlev, who later described the arrangement as a “present.” The payment sparked scrutiny because U.S. law restricts foreign officials from providing gifts to members of a sitting president’s family.
Official Statements & Responses
President Donald Trump dismissed the controversy, saying he believed his son had already repaid the Russian official and that accepting the gift would have been “totally allowed.” Curtis labeled the episode “corruption” in a social-media video and urged a swift investigation, extending his request to probe the business dealings of Hunter Biden as well. Kremlev, speaking through an interpreter, expressed confusion over the repayment, noting that “there are all kinds of events organized by all kinds of people” and questioning why an invoice would be expected after a hospitality invitation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He did repay the money I spent on the present,” — Umar Kremlev
- “There are all kinds of events organized by all kinds of people,” — Umar Kremlev