Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., confirmed on Instagram that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev hosted post-wedding celebrations for them in the Bahamas as a generous gift. This revelation followed a ProPublica report suggesting the event was secretly funded by Kremlev, who is linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Anderson described Kremlev as a “dear friend” and emphasized that the celebrations were not part of the wedding itself, which was a family-only affair. She insisted there was no political motive behind their friendship and expressed gratitude for their global friends. The Trump Organization has not commented on why Trump Jr. accepted the gift. Kremlev’s office stated he and Trump Jr. have a friendly relationship and have never discussed politics.
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Don Jr.’s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a “gift”
