Republican senator calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Senator John Curtis of Utah asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate whether Donald Trump Jr. benefited financially from his connection to President Donald Trump after a Russian oligarch helped pay for his wedding party. Curtis also requested similar scrutiny of Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, stating that both families should be treated equally.Key Facts
- Senator John Curtis wants an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s business deals, foreign contacts, and benefits linked to his father's presidency.
- The inquiry follows reports that a Russian oligarch, Umar Kremlev, funded part of Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations in the Bahamas.
- The Russian oligarch Kremlev is close to Russian President Vladimir Putin and heads the International Boxing Association.
- Trump Jr. and his wife described Kremlev as a "dear friend" who generously hosted wedding events.
- President Donald Trump did not attend the wedding but defended Kremlev’s involvement and said the money would be repaid.
- Curtis also wants Hunter Biden to be investigated the same way, saying the public deserves equal treatment.
- Curtis has previously disagreed publicly with President Trump and called the oligarch’s payment "corruption."
- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received Curtis’ request, but a hearing soon is unlikely due to scheduling and preparation time.
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