President Trump confirmed on Friday afternoon that Donald Trump Jr. has reimbursed the Russian businessman who initially financed his wedding afterparty in the Bahamas, The Wall Street Journal reported . The president addressed the situation while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, noting that he had discussed the matter with his son. Regarding the repayment, the president said, “He said, ‘No, I’m paying it back, Dad.’”
The afterparty, which spanned two days on private islands, was originally funded by Umar Kremlev. Kremlev is a Russian businessman known for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has also been sanctioned by Ukraine due to his involvement with the organization Healthy Fatherland, which is accused of participating in the mass abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children. Additionally, Kremlev is linked to the Night Wolves, a motorcycle club that works to bolster nationalism and support for Putin.
