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Trump Jr.’s wedding reception reportedly funded by Russian oligarch

President Trump defended the funding as “perfectly legal” and said his son would repay the money used for the post-wedding reception in the Bahamas.

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What is happening

According to la Repubblica, Umar Kremlev financed the reception. Trump said the arrangement was lawful, while assuring that Trump Jr. would return the funds.

Why is it on the Radar?

The report concerns the source of the reception’s funding and the president’s stated plan for the money to be repaid.

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