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GOP senator calls for Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden subpoenas after Russian oligarch paid for first son's wedding party

Senator John Curtis, a Republican from Utah, is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. The request follows reports that a Russian oligarch funded a wedding party for Donald Trump Jr. Curtis argues that investigations into both men are necessary due to revelations regarding foreign money and the ties of presidential families. Donald Trump has stated that his son will repay the Russian businessman for the event.

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  • ✓ Senator John Curtis is calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr.
  • ✓ A Russian oligarch bankrolled a wedding party for Donald Trump Jr.
  • ✓ Senator John Curtis wants subpoenas for both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.
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Senator John Curtis formally called for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.

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  1. GOP Senator John Curtis Demands Subpoenas for Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden

    Senator John Curtis, a Republican from Utah, is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. The request follows reports that a Russian oligarch funded a wedding party for Donald Trump Jr. Curtis argues that investigations into both men are necessary due to revelations regarding foreign money and the ties of presidential families. Donald Trump has stated that his son will repay the Russian businessman for the event.

    Why it matters

    The demand for subpoenas highlights internal GOP tension regarding the scrutiny of presidential family business dealings. It links the financial activities of the Trump and Biden families to broader concerns over foreign influence.

    What is confirmed

    • Senator John Curtis is calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr.
    • A Russian oligarch bankrolled a wedding party for Donald Trump Jr.
    • Senator John Curtis wants subpoenas for both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Donald Trump said his son will pay back the Russian businessman for the wedding party.

    What to watch next

    • Decision by the Senate Judiciary Committee on whether to issue subpoenas
    • Public response from Hunter Biden regarding the investigation request
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. ProPublica — “Our Dear Friend Umar”: How We Uncovered That a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding
    2. The New York Times — Trump Says His Son Will Pay Back Russian Businessman for Wedding Party
    3. New York Post — GOP senator calls for Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden subpoenas after Russian oligarch paid for first son's wedding party
    4. The Hill — GOP Sen. John Curtis calls for Trump Jr., Hunter Biden investigations
    5. AP News — GOP Sen. John Curtis calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch
    6. The Daily Beast — Republican Senator Breaks Ranks to Demand Don Jr. Subpoena Over Business Dealings
    7. www.wfsb.com — GOP Senator calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch
    8. www.yahoo.com — Republican Senator Wants Donald Trump Jr. To Be Subpoenaed Over Family Ties
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