https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/donald-trump-jr-s-wife-defends-wedding-gift-from-russian-oligarchContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/donald-trump-jr-s-wife-defends-wedding-gift-from-russian-oligarchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/donald-trump-jr-s-wife-defends-wedding-gift-from-russian-oligarch#u69225Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:35:25 +0000Bettina Trump defended the decision to let a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin pay for celebrations surrounding her May wedding to Donald Trump Jr. Speaking Monday, she described the financier as a close friend and stated the couple was fortunate to have wonderful friends. While some reports claim the oligarch bankrolled the Bahamas wedding, Bettina Trump clarified that the Russian businessman paid for the parties but not the wedding itself. The revelation has drawn criticism, including public comments from Hunter Biden.Why it mattersThe funding involves a businessman with ties to the R