Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Funded by Putin-Tied Oligarch, Report Reveals
New report reveals Russian oligarch funded Trump Jr.'s Bahamas wedding. Details on Umar Kremlev's ties to Putin and the event's expenses.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin is alleged to have financed Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas, according to a new report. The event, which took place over three days, reportedly cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The financing came through Umar Kremlev, the head of the International Boxing Association (IBA), who has long-standing financial ties to Gazprom, a state-owned Russian energy company. Records reviewed by ProPublica indicate that Kremlev funneled funds into the wedding, covering costs such as a fireworks display and the use of one of two private islands for the reception and guest accommodations.
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Kremlev’s involvement has sparked scrutiny, particularly given his position within the IBA and his association with the Russian government. While the White House did not directly comment, Trump Jr.’s wife, Bettina Anderson, addressed the allegations on social media, calling the report “fake news” and emphasizing that Kremlev’s contribution was a generous gift from a friend. However, lawmakers are now demanding further investigation into the potential implications of the funding.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
