# Trump defends son's wedding funding by Russian oligarch

> Trump says his son's wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch is 'totally allowed'.
- Title: Trump defends son's wedding funding by Russian oligarch
- Summary: Trump says his son's wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch is 'totally allowed'. Trump claims his son's wedding party funded by Russian oligarch Umar…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/trump-says-his-sons-wedding-party-being-bankrolled-by-a-russian-oligarch-is-totally-allowed
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump claims his son's wedding party funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev is legally permissible and he has been told the money will be repaid.