Donald Trump Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"
Updated on: September 14, 2026 / 7:48 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- 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.