GOP Senator Demands Probe into Trump Jr.’s Wedding Financed by Russian Oligarch

GOP Sen. John Curtis calls for Senate investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding funded by Russian oligarch, citing potential corruption.

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September 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah is demanding a Senate investigation into the financial dealings of Donald Trump Jr., following reports that his recent wedding was partially funded by a Russian oligarch with close ties to President Vladimir Putin.

Curtis, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to committee leaders urging them to subpoena Trump Jr. over his business relationships, gifts, and any instances where his connection to President Donald Trump may have been used for personal gain. The call comes amid growing scrutiny within the GOP over the president’s administration and its ties to foreign interests.

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The controversy centers around the wedding of Donald Trump Jr. and socialite Bettina Anderson, which was reportedly partially financed by Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association and a known associate of Putin. Kremlev described himself as a ‘dear friend’ who ‘very generously hosted two incredible nights of celebrations’ after the wedding, though the Trump family has not confirmed the details of the funding.

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