Global Politics Report Editorial
Russian Businessman With Putin Ties Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Party
The payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Government
Published: Sep. 15, 2026 at 01:19 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times