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Tillis calls Trump Jr. wedding gift from Russian oligarch ‘stupid on stilts’

Tillis calls Trump Jr. wedding gift from Russian oligarch ‘stupid on stilts’

Summary

Senator Thom Tillis criticized Donald Trump Jr. for accepting a wedding gift from a Russian businessman. Tillis called the decision very unwise, especially since Trump Jr. is wealthy.

Key Facts

  • Senator Thom Tillis is a Republican from North Carolina.
  • He publicly criticized Donald Trump Jr. for accepting a wedding gift from a Russian oligarch.
  • The Russian oligarch involved is Umar Kremlev.
  • Kremlev’s wealth is estimated between $300 million and $400 million.
  • The criticism happened during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
  • The story about the gift was first reported by ProPublica this month.
  • Tillis said accepting the gift was “stupid on stilts,” meaning very foolish.
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