Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the involvement of a Russian-linked oligarch in Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding reflects the Trump administration “selling out” Americans. In comments made Monday, she addresses questions about the wedding, which took place in May, and the reported role of Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev.
Ocasio-Cortez is asked about what she thinks of the wedding, and her remarks focus on alleged ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. She frames the issue as one where U.S. interests and individuals are compromised. The reports tie her comments to broader scrutiny of potential foreign influence connected to Trump family events and administration officials.
Across outlets, the core point is the same: Ocasio-Cortez criticizes the Trump administration in response to the controversy surrounding Trump Jr.’s wedding funding and Kremlev’s alleged Kremlin connections, while citing the wider context of concerns about Russia-U.S. ties.
