Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, called for the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over their foreign business dealings and presidential family connections. On this bonus episode of "Deseret Voices,"he explains why he called a Russian oligarch's lavish wedding gift "corruption" and why he believes the same standard should apply to both parties.

After a ProPublica investigation revealed that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev bankrolled Trump Jr.'s wedding after-party on a private island in the Bahamas, Curtis sent a letter to Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley calling for a formal investigation. His concerns extend beyond the wedding to cryptocurrency ventures, international real estate deals, defense contracting investments and prediction market platforms.

Host Jane Clayson Johnson asks Curtis what crossed the line, why he included Hunter Biden, whether he sees a national security risk and what happens if his own party declines to act.

“Deseret Voices” is hosted by award-winning journalists McKay Coppins and Jane Clayson Johnson, who go beyond the headlines to explore the stories, people, and ideas shaping our world today. Through thoughtful, in-depth conversations, the “Deseret Voices” podcast brings clarity and common ground to the complex issues defining our time. 

“Deseret Voices” is a Deseret News podcast, produced by Keira Farrimond, Creative Director - Video & Podcasts. 

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