Tillis calls Trump Jr. wedding gift from Russian oligarch 'stupid on stilts'

A North Carolina Republican senator sharply criticized Donald Trump Jr. for receiving a lavish wedding gift from a Russian oligarch, calling the gesture reckless and highlighting the donor’s substantial wealth. The remarks came amid ongoing scrutiny over financial ties between Trump associates and foreign figures, with a recent investigative report further examining such connections. The senator’s comments underscore growing political tensions over perceived conflicts of interest involving high-profile individuals. The controversy raises questions about the influence of foreign money in U.S. politics and the scrutiny surrounding Trump allies’ financial dealings.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) chastised Donald Trump Jr. on Sunday for accepting a wedding gift from a Russian oligarch. “This was stupid on stilts … This is a man who's worth somewhere between $300 million and $400 million,” Tillis said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” referring to Umar Kremlev.  ProPublica reported earlier this month...