Senator Curtis Accuses Russian Oligarch of Corrupt Funding for Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding

Senator John Curtis (R‑Utah) publicly criticized Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for allowing a Russian oligarch with Kremlin ties to finance the former president’s son’s wedding after‑party in the Bahamas. Curtis said the oligarch’s contribution of hundreds of thousands of dollars constituted “corruption” and called the arrangement “unacceptable.”

The wedding, held in the Caribbean, reportedly featured a lavish after‑party that the oligarch paid for in full. Curtis, who has long warned about foreign influence in U.S. politics, said the payment raises serious questions about the propriety of accepting money from individuals with close ties to the Russian government. He added that he would provide further details on the matter in the coming days.

Curtis’s remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of the Trump family’s financial dealings. The senator’s statement underscores a broader concern about foreign money influencing U.S. political events, and he has indicated that additional information will be released to clarify the circumstances surrounding the payment.