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Democrat sends letter to White House over Trump Jr wedding bankrolled by Russian oligarch

Robert Garcia expresses concern over ‘any possible foreign entanglement’ between White House and Umar Kremlev Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House oversight committee, is investigating potential ties between the White House and a Russian oligarch who paid for a portion of Donald Trump Jr’s wedding. In a letter sent to Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, on Monday, Garcia expressed concern about “any possible foreign entanglement” between the president’s son and the oligarch, Umar Kremlev . Garcia asked Wiles to provide documents, records and communications between the White House and Trump Jr about Kremlev, among other requests. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Ariana Baio15 Sept

Ocasio-Cortez on Trump Jr. wedding: ‘They’re selling out every single person in this country’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Monday that the Trump administration is “selling out” every American when discussing a Russian oligarch’s involvement in Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding. The lawmaker was asked what she made of Trump Jr.’s wedding in May being partially funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who is linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.…

The Hill•Mira Bhakta15 Sept

Ossoff: ‘Compromised’ Trump won’t regulate AI

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Monday said President Trump will likely not heed calls from technology leaders to implement guardrails on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) because of his family’s investments in the industry. The Georgia Democrat pointed to venture capitalist firm 1789 Capital, where Trump’s eldest son Donald Trump Jr. is a partner,…

The Hill•Sarah Davis15 Sept

Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'

An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.

BBC14 Sept

Russian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding

US president’s eldest child married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in three-day celebration across two exclusive private islands US politics live – latest updates A top Democrat has demanded answers after it was reported that a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr’s wedding in the Bahamas earlier this year. Trump Jr, the US president’s eldest child, married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in a lavish three-day celebration across two exclusive private islands in May, which according to ProPublica was partially bankrolled by Umar Kremlev, a member of the Russian president’s circle. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Lucy Campbell14 Sept

Donald Trump Jr.’s wife defends wedding gift from Russian oligarch

Influencer and model Bettina Trump, the wife of Donald Trump Jr., defended the couple’s wedding gift given to them by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev. “Apparently our wedding is making headlines again, so a little clarity seems in order,” Bettina Trump wrote on Instagram. “Don and I got married privately … surrounded ONLY by our family.…

The Hill•Ryan Mancini14 Sept

Putin ally paid for Trump Jr's wedding celebrations as 'extraordinarily generous gift'

Donald Trump Jr and his wife have said a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin paid for two nights of their wedding celebrations as an "extraordinarily generous gift".

Sky News14 Sept

Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Tied to Putin

Donald Trump Jr. apparently had one helluva wedding hookup ... because a Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin reportedly bankrolled the lavish affair. According to ProPublica, Russian businessman Umar Kremlev spent hundreds of…

TMZ•TMZ Staff14 Sept

Big Players ravage prediction markets

The idea that insiders hold the whip handle in prediction markets runs counter to claims made by promoters, who include Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

Fortune•Steve H. Hanke, Roger Koppl12 Sept

Trump Jr. Now Profits From Both Sides of the US Kalshi, Polymarket Rivalry

Trump Jr. holds a paid Kalshi advisory role and Polymarket investment, tying his finances to both prediction market rivals.

BeInCrypto•Darryn Pollock2 Sept

Trump Jr. Adds Another $300M Into Polymarket’s $21B Funding Round

Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund, 1789 Capital, is putting another $300 million into Polymarket as part of a roughly $1 billion funding round that would value the prediction market platform at $21 billion. Doubling Down, Again This isn’t 1789 Capital’s first bet on Polymarket, and it won’t surprise anyone who has watched the fund’s involvement […]

Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati1 Sept

Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital to Put $300M Into Polymarket

Trump Jr.'s involvement in the prediction industry extends beyond Polymarket, as he also advises rival firm Kalshi.

CryptoPotato•Wayne Jones1 Sept

Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital leads $1B Polymarket funding round

Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital has agreed to lead a $1 billion Polymarket funding round with roughly $300 million that would value the prediction market platform at $21 billion. Bloomberg first reported the new financing, while 1789 Capital spokeswoman Alexa…

Crypto.news•Rony Roy1 Sept

Polymarket secures $300M investment boost from Donald Trump Jr.’s fund

The investment and regulatory developments could redefine prediction markets' role in US finance, but political scrutiny may pose significant risks.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug

Donald Trump Jr. addresses scrutiny over father’s $57 million crypto income

The unprecedented scale of crypto income linked to a sitting president raises significant concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul

Kalshi grants Donald Trump Jr. equity stake, sets up potential windfall ahead of IPO

Trump Jr.'s dual advisory roles in prediction markets highlight potential conflicts of interest, impacting regulatory and investment landscapes.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Jun