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GOP senator calls for Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden subpoenas after Russian oligarch paid for first son's wedding party
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Republican Senator John Curtis called for the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to investigate potential misuse of their White House connections for financial gain or perks.
- Curtis cited Trump Jr.'s involvement in family-backed cryptocurrency, international real estate deals, and defense contracting as reasons to probe possible preferential treatment or access granted by their presidential family ties.
- The request follows reports that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, a Putin associate, paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, including a private island reception and fireworks, sparking allegations of corruption.
- Curtis emphasized the need for consistent congressional oversight of presidential families regardless of party, noting Republicans' previous investigations into Hunter Biden and rejecting calls to halt such inquiries.
- Trump Jr.'s wife defended Kremlev's role as a generous friend hosting post-wedding celebrations, while President Trump stated Trump Jr. reimbursed Kremlev and denied any wrongdoing related to the event.
