‘Stupid on Stilts!’ GOP Senator Wants to Know Why a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Don Jr.’s Wedding
Tillis called the reported wedding funding a damaging look for Republicans and supported examining the matter.
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Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Donald Trump Jr. for accepting wedding expenses from a Russian oligarch, calling it a damaging look for Republicans. Tillis said he supported examining the matter but would leave any subpoena decision to committee leaders.
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