GENERAL14 Sept 2026
Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration partially funded by Russian oligarch, couple confirms
Donald Trump Jr.'s wife Bettina has confirmed that their May wedding weekend in the Bahamas was partly funded by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch who heads the International Boxing Association. ProPublica reported he covered hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses. She called him a dear friend and said he hosted two celebration nights after the wedding, calling it simple generosity.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Bettina Trump confirmed that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by Umar Kremlev, a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- ProPublica reported that Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars of wedding expenses, including renting one of two private islands and a fireworks show.
- The couple said Kremlev hosted two nights of celebrations after their private family wedding and described it as a generous wedding gift from a friend.
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