Trump Says Son Repaid Russian Oligarch for Wedding Gift

President Trump said Friday that Donald Trump Jr. told him he would repay Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman, who funded his wedding celebrations in the Bahamas.

• Hundreds of thousands of dollars covered a private-island rental, reception, and fireworks.
• One anonymous source told the New York Post that Kremlev had been repaid; no amount was specified.
• Trump said he asked his son directly: 'No, I'm paying it back, Dad.'
• Trump also said his son may not have done a background check on Kremlev.

Why it matters: Kremlev is president of the International Boxing Association and a close ally of Putin. Democrats in Congress launched an investigation this week into the original payments.

• Trump had said when the story first emerged that he did not know Kremlev.

How 16 sources split on this story

Where they split: Whether Trump Jr. has actually repaid Kremlev — and for how much — is unconfirmed; Trump's account relies on a conversation with his son, and Trump Jr.'s office has not responded.

What’s next: A representative for Trump Jr. had not responded to requests for comment as of Friday.

• The congressional investigation into the original payments remains open.
• Has Trump Jr. formally repaid Kremlev, and if so, for what amount?
• What is the scope and legal basis of the congressional investigation?
• What was the nature and length of Trump Jr.'s relationship with Kremlev before the wedding?