Trump Jr. and wife confirm Putin ally paid for part of Bahamas wedding

Donald Trump Jr. and his wife confirmed that Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, an ally of President Vladimir Putin, funded part of their May wedding celebrations.

• ProPublica reported Kremlev paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for the celebrations, including a $100,000-per-night private island and a $70,000 fireworks display.
• Bettina Trump said Kremlev, whom the couple called a friend, partially funded two nights of the festivities as a "generous wedding gift."
• A spokesperson for Trump Jr. said the two are friends with no business relationship, while Kremlev's office described the relationship as friendly.
• Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington vice president Jordan Libowitz said people do not give such sums to acquaintances without wanting something in return.
• President Trump said he does not know Umar Kremlev, the Russian businessman who funded part of his son's wedding celebrations.
• A spokesperson for Melania Trump said the first lady had no role in planning or financing the wedding.
• Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, sent letters to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Donald Trump Jr. seeking documents and communications about the wedding and Kremlev.