President Trump Addresses Reports of Russian Oligarch Funding for Son’s Wedding Party
In the Oval Office, President Donald Trump defended his son's wedding party reportedly receiving partial funding from a Russian oligarch, stating the arrangement was permissible and that the money would be repaid.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 18, 2026 — President Donald Trump addressed reports concerning the financing of his son’s wedding party, which allegedly received partial funding from a Russian oligarch. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump stated that the arrangement was permissible.
The President asserted that the funds in question would be repaid. Specific details regarding the amount of funding, the identity of the Russian oligarch, the timeline of the arrangement, or the exact nature of the wedding party’s expenses were not provided in the statement.
The President’s defense comes amid scrutiny of financial dealings that could potentially involve foreign individuals. The White House did not offer further comment on the specific financial transaction or the contractor involved.
When asked about the matter, the President maintained that the financial arrangement was appropriate. The report indicated that the funds were intended for the wedding party’s expenses and that the repayment was planned. The contractor responsible for the payment or the intermediary involved in the alleged transaction was not identified. Further information regarding the repayment process or confirmation of the funds being returned was not available.
The White House has not released additional documentation or clarification concerning this reported funding source or the subsequent repayment. The President’s remarks represent the extent of the administration’s public statement on the matter to date.
Story summarized from the original created by WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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