US Congress Democrats Probe Russian Oligarch Financing of Trump Jr. Wedding Parties
The panel seeks records, guest lists and communications after reports that a Russian businessman paid hundreds of thousands for two after-parties.
- On Tuesday, House Democrats launched an investigation into reports that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for wedding festivities for Donald Trump Jr. earlier this year.
- ProPublica reported that Kremlev, a close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, provided hundreds of thousands of dollars for a three-day Bahamas celebration, including fireworks and a private island, despite Trump Jr.'s estimated $300 million net worth.
- In a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Garcia demanded records of all purchases made by foreign nationals for the wedding and communications concerning Kremlev to determine if favorable treatment occurred.
- Bettina Anderson called the funding an "extraordinarily generous wedding gift," while Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer denounced the arrangement as "so corrupt, so venal." President Trump denied knowing Kremlev, calling it "not a big deal."
- Garcia is poised to lead the House Oversight Committee if Democrats win the majority in November, stating that Oversight Democrats are investigating how the Trump family has "sought to enrich themselves on the basis of their proximity to President Donald Trump.
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Democrats probe Russian-funded wedding parties for Donald Trump's son
Two lavish post-wedding parties for Donald Trump Jr and his wife, held in the Bahamas in May, were funded by Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who has strong ties to President Vladimir Putin, according to a report by US media outlet ProPublica.
Democrats begin investigation into relationship Donald Trump Jr. has with Russian oligarch
"(A)ny apparent ties to members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle raises serious questions about pay-to-play schemes and foreign intelligence infiltration of the President's family," Rep. Robert Garcia wrote.
Top Democrat Opens Probe Into Don Jr.’s Wedding
“The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s relationship with a Russian oligarch who paid for much of Trump Jr.’s wedding earlier this year,” ProPublica reports. “Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) sent two letters on Monday to the White House and Trump Jr. requesting records related to Trump Jr.’s […]
Umar Kemlev paid for the rent of one of the private islands where the wedding reception took place.
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