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Don Jr.'s wedding, a corruption story

ProPublica reveals that a Russian oligarch paid for Bahama nuptials. Right-wing media is silent

Salon · Sep 17

No conspiracy, no mystery, just a gift from a Russian oligarch

A ‘generous wedding gift’ from a ‘dear friend’ raises questions not entirely answered by Bettina and Don Jr’s Instagram caption

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

AOC slams Russian oligarch’s alleged bankrolling of Trump Jr.’s wedding: ‘They are selling out every single person in this country for a buck’

"And for what? To have a couple of extra frills at your wedding? It’s disgusting."

We Got This Covered · Sep 15

Who is Umar Kremlev? The Russian oligarch who helped bankroll Donald Trump Jr’s wedding

The married couple have said that the payments funded an ‘extraordinarily generous wedding gift’

The Independent UK · Sep 15

More good news for Donald Trump Jr. as he gets his happy ending with a luxury Bahamas wedding, with reported help from Putin-linked oligarch

He covered hundreds of thousands in costs for the celebration

We Got This Covered · Sep 15

Who Is Umar Kremlev? Putin Ally Who Spent Hundreds of Thousands on Trump Jr.'s Wedding Celebrations

Umar Kremlev reportedly paid for a private island and fireworks at Trump Jr.'s Bahamas wedding celebrations, drawing scrutiny of his Putin ties and IBA role.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Russian businessman funded Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding after-party

Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who is reportedly close to President Vladimir Putin, funded the after-party for US President Donald Trump Jr’s wedding in the Bahamas, the Financial Times reported.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev attended Trump Jr.’s wedding. Top Oversight Democrat questions what he was doing there: ‘What did he get in return?’

A legit question.

We Got This Covered · Sep 14

Trump Jr.'s $100K-A-Night Wedding Celebration Island Was Paid for by Putin-Linked Boxing Chief, Report Says

A report says Umar Kremlev helped fund Donald Trump Jr.'s three-day Bahamas wedding celebrations, including a private-island rental and fireworks, raising access concerns.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding

US president’s eldest child married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in three-day celebration across two exclusive private islands

The Guardian - US · Sep 14