Donald Trump Jr.’s wife defends wedding gift from Russian oligarch
Bettina Trump said the gift was a private gesture and not political, after ProPublica reported Kremlev covered hundreds of thousands of dollars in wedding costs.
- On Monday, Bettina Trump defended her wedding celebrations on Instagram, characterizing backlash as unfortunate and insisting that Russian Oligarch Umar Kremlev's gift was personal, not political.
- ProPublica recently reported that the couple's Caribbean wedding was funded by Kremlev, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, though a spokesperson for Don described the oligarch as a personal friend.
- Former FBI official Frank Montoya criticized the arrangement, noting that oligarchs often work with the Russian government and stating that accepting such funding should be "unthinkable" for the president's son.
- Bettina Trump emphasized that "friendship doesn't require a political motive," describing the wedding as intimate and deeply personal, and rejecting claims the arrangement carried hidden obligations.
- Concerns about political figures receiving funding from foreign entities persist, with critics like Montoya arguing such arrangements create potential conflicts of interest regardless of claims of personal friendship.
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An embarrassing wedding present for the eldest son of the American president. Donald Trump Jr. confirms that a Russian businessman close to the Kremlin has well funded the luxurious festivities in the Bahamas that followed his union. The couple deny any corruption.
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Bettina Trump, confirmed yesterday that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, a close confidant of President Vladimir Putin, paid for a lavish party after their wedding on a Caribbean island in May. According to ProPublica, Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for the couple and dozens of guests to celebrate on a private island in the Bahamas. The party began the day after the wedding. He also paid for the firewo…
Bettina explains: Don Jr. wedding gift from Russian oligarch sparks scrutiny — and it’s worth a reported $1 million
Donald Trump Jr’s wife is hitting back at the haters talking about the wedding gifts they received from a “dear friend.” Bettina Trump hopped on Instagram to […]
DONALD Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina Trump confirmed yesterday that a Russian oligarch close to President Vladimir Putin paid for their lavish post-wedding celebration on a Caribbean island in May.
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife confirm that Russian tycoon Umar Kremlev financed parts of the couple's lavish wedding party. Former top FBI official says "this should be unthinkable for the president's son."
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