Sen. Chris Murphy condemned allegations that Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding was partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch, saying so on the Senate floor and in a C-SPAN clip that captured his remarks.
In a C-SPAN clip titled “Sen. Murphy Condemns Allegation That Donald Trump Jr.’s …,” the network reports: “Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) condemns allegations that Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahama-based wedding was partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch.”
Murphy repeated the criticism on his official Senate site, where a press release quoted him calling the reported payments “as close to treason as you can get,” according to the search result summary of his office statement.
The reporting at the center of Murphy’s remarks traces to investigative coverage that named Russian-linked businessman Umar Kremlev as a funder of part of the wedding weekend festivities, a claim widely cited by outlets. The BBC summarized that “Donald Trump Jr’s wife, Bettina, is confirming that their May wedding was paid for in part by an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
Coverage has broadened beyond the initial investigative outlet, with major U.S. and international outlets reporting the same detail and the couple responding publicly, which prompted lawmakers such as Sen. Murphy to address the matter on the floor.
This article links to recent reporting for context, including coverage that names Umar Kremlev and a ProPublica piece that first detailed the alleged payments; readers can consult those reports for the investigative detail and the couple’s statements.
Sources
- C-SPAN — provided the clip and description: “Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) condemns allegations that Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahama-based wedding was partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch.”
- BBC — reported that “Donald Trump Jr’s wife, Bettina, is confirming that their May wedding was paid for in part by an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
- The Hill — noted members of Congress questioning how Umar Kremlev funded the wedding expenses, per its summary of congressional reaction.
- Sen. Murphy’s Office — search results include a Murphy press release summarizing his floor remarks and criticism of the reported payments.
