GOP senator calls for probe of Donald Trump Jr. over Russian-funded wedding

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22 Sep 2026 • 10:40 PM MYT
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GOP senator calls for probe of Donald Trump Jr. over Russian-funded wedding

  • Republican Utah Sen. John Curtis requested that the Senate Judiciary Committee subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to investigate whether they used family ties for private business gains.
  • Curtis highlighted a report revealing that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who has close ties to Vladimir Putin, funded a costly Bahamas wedding celebration for Donald Trump Jr.
  • In response to public outcry, Donald Trump Jr.'s wife defended the event as a generous gift from a friend, while President Trump stated his son would reimburse Kremlev.
  • Curtis also raised concerns over Donald Trump Jr.'s involvement in family-backed cryptocurrency projects, international real estate deals, and defense contracting investments.
  • The subpoena request comes as a recent Gallup survey shows a record 89% of Americans believe corruption is widespread within the U.S. government.

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