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Trump son's gift from Putin friend
The gist
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump confirmed a Putin-tied Russian oligarch paid for their May wedding celebrations.
The payments raise questions about foreign influence on a president's family.
How it unfolded
- Apr 22, 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted Umar Kremlev, president of the International Boxing Association, during a meeting with the national boxing team at the Kremlin in Moscow.
- May 2026Donald Trump Jr. held his wedding at an exclusive island in the Bahamas; Umar Kremlev footed a large portion of the bill for events later that weekend.
- Sep 13, 2026Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson attended the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland.