Trump claims son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities

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US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:26:10 UTC.

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