Trump defends son's wedding funding

President Donald Trump defended his son's recent wedding party being partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch, saying the money would be paid back.

“It’s totally allowed. And a lot of people have parties and all”

Kremlev's role in wedding

ProPublica reported Umar Kremlev, who has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, helped pay for a private island and fireworks show at the wedding.

Bettina Trump's post

Bettina Trump wrote on Instagram that Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association, was a 'dear friend' who hosted two nights of celebrations after their wedding.

“very generously hosted two incredible nights of celebrations for us AFTER our wedding”

Trump's clarification

Trump said he heard his son paid Kremlev back, adding that he had previously asked about the involvement and received a response that Kremlev was being repaid.

“I heard he paid him back”

Wedding funding details

ProPublica reported Kremlev funded hundreds of thousands of dollars for the wedding, including renting a private island for the three-day party.

“footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars”

Current context

Russia remains at war with Ukraine following its invasion more than four years ago, and Trump has failed to broker a peace deal between the countries.