Donald Trump Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"

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Bettina Anderson confirmed Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev hosted post-wedding festivities in the Bahamas.
Anderson described the event as a "generous wedding gift" from a "dear friend."
The report claimed the festivities were secretly bankrolled by Kremlev, an ally of Vladimir Putin.
Anderson stated that friendship has no political motive and denied any conspiracy.
Kremlev's office confirmed a friendly relationship with Trump Jr. and stated political matters were never discussed.
President Trump stated he did not know Kremlev and that the event was an "afterparty," not the wedding itself.

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