Donald Trump Jr. hosts secret dinner in Estonia with eclectic guests
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Donald Trump Jr. attended a private dinner in Estonia that included a mix of business figures, a former campaign manager and a Miss World Estonia, while Estonia’s foreign minister discussed regional security.
Donald Trump Jr. arrived in Estonia on September 6 for a one-day business visit that ended with a private dinner at the offices of an online casino software firm, followed by an after-party at a local cigar lounge. The guest list included former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale, Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland, former New York mobster Michael Franzese, celebrity poker players, an Estonian actress and 18-year-old Miss World Estonia Eliisa-Adele Toode, according to the Financial Times.
"Everyone involved who has factual knowledge is under a 55-page NDA, which is understandable given the guest list," said Craig Hilton, the evening’s host and founder of Studioworks.
Estonia’s foreign minister Margus Tsahkna attended the dinner to discuss regional security, emphasizing the Baltic nation’s interest in a stronger U.S. and NATO presence to deter Russian aggression. He told Estonian broadcaster ERR that “the topic of Ukraine was on the table quite a lot.”
"It was very interesting to meet someone who—while not an active politician—wields significant influence, and to see his attitude towards us," Tsahkna added, noting the meeting allowed Estonia to present its security vision to an influential figure within the presidential circle.
A spokesperson for Donald Trump Jr. said the trip was strictly private and that the son’s personal views do not represent the U.S. government. The Estonian stop follows earlier trips, including a hunting excursion in Mongolia with Russian boxing official Umar Kremlev and a subsequent visit to Poland for closed-door discussions.