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[POLITICS] · United States, Bahamas, Russia · 80 sources

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Donald Trump defends son after Russian businessman funded wedding

President Donald Trump has defended his son, Donald Trump Jr., following reports that his wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman and head of the International Boxing Association (IBA).

Investigative outlet ProPublica reported that Kremlev covered hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses, including a private island rental and a fireworks display. The couple, Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump, previously described Kremlev as a ‘dear friend’ who generously hosted two nights of celebrations following their May wedding.

In the Oval Office, President Trump stated that such financial arrangements are ‘totally allowed’ and noted that he had been told his son intended to repay the funds. While the President maintained the gesture was a common practice among friends, the connection to a Kremlin-linked figure has drawn scrutiny from national security experts and Democratic lawmakers, some of whom are calling for investigations into the relationship.

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Bettina Anderson · Bettina Trump · Donald Trump · Donald Trump Jr. · International Boxing Association · Umar Kremlev

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