Trump Says Son Repaid Putin-Linked Tycoon After Wedding Parties

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump held wedding celebrations in the Bahamas in May.

A Russian businessman named Umar Kremlev reportedly paid for much of two parties.

The expenses included a private island and fireworks.

The couple said Kremlev was a friend who gave them a very generous gift.

They also said he paid for celebrations after their private wedding ceremony, not the ceremony itself.

President Donald Trump said he asked his son about the payment.

Trump said his son told him he would pay Kremlev back, and that he later heard the repayment had happened.

The story is controversial because Kremlev has connections to Russian officials.

Democrats in Congress are investigating the arrangement.