Senator Pushes for Subpoenas of Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden

WHO:

CBS News - GOP Senator John Curtis of Utah, Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa, ranking member Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, Bettina Anderson (wife of Donald Trump Jr.)

WHAT:

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - John Curtis stated that the investigation aims to determine "whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply" and identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis emphasized that "the country should not have to accept one standard for the family of a Republican president and another for the family of a Democratic president."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis described the gift from Kremlev as "corruption" and a "big deal."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis noted that the wedding afterparty was hosted on a private island in the Bahamas, funded by Kremlev, who reportedly traveled to China as part of a delegation accompanying Vladimir Putin shortly before giving the gift.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis stated that the purpose of the probe should be "straightforward: establish the facts, determine whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply, and identify reforms necessary to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment by those closest to it."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis highlighted that questions have surfaced about Donald Trump Jr.'s relationships with foreign business figures and the acceptance of significant gifts, including a lavish wedding afterparty.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis pointed in the letter to Hunter Biden conducting "substantial business" with foreign entities, including in China and Ukraine, while his father was in office or seeking office.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis stated that the investigation should determine "whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply" and identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis expressed that the purpose of the probe should be to establish facts and identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - John Curtis stated that a report from ProPublica indicated that Umar Kremlev, a Kremlin-linked Russian oligarch, spent "hundreds of thousands of dollars" on Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration in the Bahamas.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis highlighted that the reports regarding Trump Jr.'s business dealings "raise legitimate questions about foreign access to members of a sitting president's family."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis described the gift from Kremlev as "an extraordinarily generous wedding gift" in a statement from Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr.'s wife.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis emphasized that "Republicans nearly wore out the subpoena machine investigating Hunter Biden's foreign relationships. We should not unplug it now."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis described the gift from Kremlev as "corruption" and emphasized that it "just stinks."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis stated that the investigation should determine "whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply" and identify necessary reforms.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis emphasized that "Republicans nearly wore out the subpoena machine investigating Hunter Biden's foreign relationships. We should not unplug it now."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis stated, "A toaster is a wedding gift. A private-island party paid for by a Putin-connected oligarch is something else," regarding the investigation into Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis highlighted that the reports regarding Trump Jr.'s business dealings "raise legitimate questions about foreign access to members of a sitting president's family."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis wrote that, in addition to Trump Jr.'s promotion of the family's cryptocurrency ventures, pursuit of international real estate deals and ties to prediction-market platforms, among other things, the reports "raise legitimate questions about foreign access to members of a sitting president's family and whether such relationships can create actual or perceived expectations of favorable treatment."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis stated that the investigation aims to determine whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply and to identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis emphasized that the investigation should determine whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply and identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - John Curtis stated that Umar Kremlev "reportedly traveled to China as part of a delegation accompanying Vladimir Putin shortly before giving the gift" for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis noted that the wedding celebration was "paid for by a Putin-connected oligarch."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis emphasized that "Republicans nearly wore out the subpoena machine investigating Hunter Biden's foreign relationships. We should not unplug it now."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis described the gift from Kremlev as "an extraordinarily generous wedding gift" in a statement from Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr.'s wife.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis highlighted that the reports regarding Trump Jr.'s business dealings "raise legitimate questions about foreign access to members of a sitting president's family."

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis stated that the investigation should determine "whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply" and identify necessary reforms.

CBS News - John Curtis stated, "A toaster is a wedding gift. A private-island party paid for by a Putin-connected oligarch is something else," regarding the investigation into Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden.

CBS News - Curtis highlighted that questions have surfaced about Donald Trump Jr.'s relationships with foreign business figures and the acceptance of significant gifts, including a lavish wedding afterparty.

CBS News - Curtis referred to the gift from Kremlev as "corruption" and emphasized that it "just stinks."

CBS News - John Curtis asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony regarding their business dealings and relationships with foreign individuals and entities.

CBS News - Curtis stated that Hunter Biden conducted "substantial business" with foreign entities while his father was in office or seeking office.

CBS News - Curtis highlighted that Donald Trump Jr. has relationships with foreign business figures and has accepted significant gifts, including a wedding afterparty on a private island paid for by Umar Kremlev.

CBS News - Curtis described the gift from Kremlev as "corruption" and a "big deal."

WHERE:

CBS News - The wedding afterparty hosted by Umar Kremlev took place on a private island in the Bahamas.

WHEN:

CBS News - The wedding afterparty occurred in May.

WHY:

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis aims to investigate the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit and whether such relationships can create expectations of favorable treatment.

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis expressed that the investigation aims to determine whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply and to identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment.

CBS News - Curtis expressed that the investigation aims to determine whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply and to identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment.

CBS News - Curtis aims to investigate the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit and whether such relationships can create expectations of favorable treatment.

CBS News - Curtis expressed that the purpose of the probe should be to establish facts and identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from becoming a vehicle for private enrichment.

HOW:

[9:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Curtis requested the Senate Judiciary Committee to "launch an investigation into the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit, preferential treatment, or access by domestic and foreign interests."

CBS News - Curtis requested the Senate Judiciary Committee to "launch an investigation into the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit, preferential treatment, or access by domestic and foreign interests."

CBS News - Curtis requested the Senate Judiciary Committee to launch an investigation and subpoena the individuals involved.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 01:20 UTC)

John Curtis has announced that an investigation is underway to determine whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws apply, with the goal of identifying necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from being used for private enrichment. He emphasized that the nation should not accept different standards for the families of Republican and Democratic presidents, highlighting concerns about Donald Trump Jr.'s relationships with foreign business figures and the acceptance of significant gifts, including a lavish wedding afterparty funded by Kremlev. Curtis described the situation as "corruption" and a "big deal," pointing out that Kremlev had traveled to China with a delegation alongside Vladimir Putin shortly before making the gift.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 22:58 UTC)

John Curtis has called for an investigation into the financial dealings surrounding Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, highlighting a report from ProPublica that reveals Kremlin-linked oligarch Umar Kremlev spent "hundreds of thousands of dollars" on the celebration in the Bahamas. Curtis raised concerns about foreign access to the family of a sitting president and emphasized the need to determine if existing ethics and anti-corruption laws are being violated. He has formally requested the Senate Judiciary Committee to look into whether presidential family relationships are being exploited for private financial gain or preferential treatment.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 19:00 UTC)

John Curtis has called for an investigation into the financial dealings of Donald Trump Jr., highlighting a report that claims Kremlin-linked oligarch Umar Kremlev spent "hundreds of thousands of dollars" on Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration in the Bahamas. Curtis pointed out that these revelations raise serious questions about foreign access to the family of a sitting president and whether such relationships could lead to expectations of favorable treatment. He urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to examine the implications of these connections and ensure that existing ethics and anti-corruption laws are upheld to prevent the presidency from being used for personal enrichment.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 17:58 UTC)

John Curtis has raised concerns following a ProPublica report that reveals Umar Kremlev, a Kremlin-linked oligarch, spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration on a private island in the Bahamas. He emphasized the need for an investigation to determine if current ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption laws are applicable and to identify reforms that would prevent the presidency from being used for private enrichment. Curtis has formally requested the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate the potential misuse of presidential family relationships for financial gain or preferential treatment by both domestic and foreign interests.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 15:58 UTC)

John Curtis revealed that Umar Kremlev reportedly traveled to China with Vladimir Putin shortly before presenting an extraordinarily generous wedding gift for Donald Trump Jr.'s celebration, which was funded by a Putin-connected oligarch. He emphasized that the ongoing investigation into Trump Jr.'s business dealings raises legitimate questions about foreign access to the family of a sitting president and called for the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate the use of presidential family relationships for private financial gain. Curtis also stated that the inquiry should assess whether existing ethics and anti-corruption laws are applicable and identify any necessary reforms.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 15:00 UTC)

John Curtis has raised significant concerns regarding the investigation into Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden, stating that while a toaster may be an acceptable wedding gift, a lavish party funded by a Putin-connected oligarch crosses a line. He pointed out troubling questions about Trump Jr.'s connections with foreign business figures and the acceptance of extravagant gifts, labeling one such gift as "corruption" that "just stinks." Curtis has called on the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate the potential misuse of presidential family relationships for personal financial gain and to explore necessary reforms to uphold ethics and anti-corruption laws.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 14:01 UTC)

GOP Senator John Curtis of Utah has asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to testify about their business dealings with foreign entities, citing concerns over potential corruption. Curtis pointed out that Hunter Biden engaged in substantial business while his father was in office, and he highlighted Trump Jr.'s connections with foreign figures, including a significant gift from Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev for a wedding afterparty on a private island in the Bahamas. The senator aims to investigate how relationships within the presidential family might lead to private financial benefits and to identify necessary reforms to prevent the presidency from being used for personal enrichment.