Donald Trump Jr has reportedly repaid Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev after Kremlev helped fund a lavish Bahamas wedding celebration, including a private island and fireworks. The repayment followed criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, who said accepting substantial support from a wealthy foreign figure with links to Vladimir Putin raised corruption and conflict-of-interest concerns.

President Donald Trump said his son had repaid Kremlev while maintaining that such gifts were legal and common. Trump Jr and his wife initially described Kremlev as a close friend and the contribution as a generous wedding gift, while Melania Trump and Eric Trump said they had no relationship with or knowledge of him; the couple married in May, and the celebrations were attended by several members of the Trump family.