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  1. Putin-linked oligarch paid hundreds of thousands for Trump Jr after-wedding celebration
  2. UpdateHouse Democrats sent 2 letters over hundreds of thousands in Russian gifts to Trump Jr. — this issue
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House Democrats sent 2 letters over hundreds of thousands in Russian gifts to Trump Jr.

Political Guyentist · September 16, 20261 min read

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Robert Garcia (Rep-D California) asked the White House if the Russian gifts kept Donald Trump away.

Catch upwhat happened before · 1 earlier issue

On Sept. 15, reports revealed that Russian boxing chief Umar Kremlev covered hundreds of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas celebrations.

Key details on the Bahamas celebrations and investigationKremlev paid about $100,000 a night for an island and roughly $70,000 for fireworks.3 details
  • Kremlev paid about $100,000 a night for an island and roughly $70,000 for fireworks.
  • About 50 guests came to the May 2026 Bahamas party, including Jared Kushner.
  • Trump Jr. has substantial personal wealth.

What we’re less sure of2 of 5 claims