President Trump Defends Son’s Wedding Funding After Russian Oligarch Involvement
In Washington, President Donald Trump defended his son's wedding party, stating it was "totally allowed" after it was partially funded by a Russian oligarch.
Fort Smith Fayetteville Springdale Rogers, AR, September 18, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has defended the funding of his son’s wedding party, asserting that the event was “totally allowed” despite it being partially financed by a Russian oligarch.
The statement was made in Washington regarding the wedding party’s financial arrangements. The specifics of the son’s identity, the date of the wedding, and the exact amount or nature of the funding provided by the Russian oligarch were not detailed.
Trump’s defense implies that the financial contributions met all necessary legal or ethical standards, as indicated by his remark that the arrangement was “totally allowed.” However, further details regarding the extent of the funding or the identity of the Russian oligarch involved were not provided.
The circumstances surrounding the funding of the event have become a point of public discussion, prompting the President’s direct defense.
Information regarding any specific investigations, permits, or regulatory actions related to this funding was not included in the summary. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided.
Without additional details, the exact implications of the partial funding by a Russian oligarch on the wedding party remain unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press on www.nwahomepage.com, see more information here.
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