https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/president-trump-defends-putin-tied-russian-oligarch-paying-for-son-s-weddingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/president-trump-defends-putin-tied-russian-oligarch-paying-for-son-s-weddinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/president-trump-defends-putin-tied-russian-oligarch-paying-for-son-s-wedding#u79073Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:51:05 +0000President Trump defended a Russian oligarch who funded parts of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration. While ProPublica reports the oligarch bankrolled the event, Trump claims his son has repaid the Russian businessman. Conflicting reports exist regarding the status of the reimbursement, with some sources stating the debt was paid and others stating Trump says his son will pay it back. The oligarch is described as having ties to Vladimir Putin.Why it mattersFinancial ties between the Trump family and Russian figures have faced long-term scrutiny. The involvement of a Putin-tied oligarch