President Trump Defends Financial Contributions to Son’s Wedding Party
President Donald Trump defended his son's wedding party, stating that financial contributions from a Russian oligarch were permissible and that the money was to be repaid. Trump made these remarks to reporters at the White House.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, September 18, 2026 —
President Donald Trump addressed inquiries regarding financial contributions made to his son’s wedding party, asserting that such funds from a Russian oligarch were permissible. According to the President, the money in question was intended to be repaid.
Trump made these statements to reporters gathered at the White House. The specific details regarding the son involved, the exact timing of the wedding party, the identity of the Russian oligarch, and the total sum of the contributions were not disclosed in the remarks. Similarly, information concerning the terms or timeline for the repayment of these funds was not provided.
The President’s defense centered on the assertion that the financial contributions were appropriate and structured as loans with the expectation of reimbursement. This clarification comes amid public scrutiny of financial dealings connected to the President’s family. The remarks were made in a public setting at the White House, indicating an effort to directly address and frame the narrative surrounding the financial aspects of the event. Further details on the nature of the transaction or the specific circumstances that prompted this defense were not elaborated upon.
Story summarized from the original created by WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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