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