President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will skip his eldest son’s upcoming weekend wedding in the Bahamas. Donald Trump Jr. plans to marry Florida model and philanthropist Bettina Anderson. The president used his Truth Social platform to share the news, explaining that he must remain in Washington, D.C., to manage the ongoing military conflict with Iran and other urgent national issues.
The president told reporters in the Oval Office that his son really wanted him to attend the small, private ceremony. However, Trump complained about the terrible timing, noting that his focus on the Middle East crisis prevents him from traveling. He joked that the media would attack him regardless of his choice, stating that if he goes, he gets killed by the fake news, and if he stays, he gets killed too.
In his official social media post, Trump offered his warm congratulations to the couple. He wrote that while he desperately wanted to celebrate with Don Jr. and his soon-to-be wife, Bettina, his deep love for the United States and his government duties required him to stay at the White House. He wished the newlyweds a great marriage as they began their lives together.
While the main celebration will take place in the Bahamas this weekend, the couple actually made things official early. TMZ reported on Friday that Trump Jr. and Anderson were legally married on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida. The media outlet cited an official marriage certificate and posted the document online. The legal ceremony took place just minutes away from the president’s famous Mar-a-Lago resort, which is valued at over $350 million.
The 48-year-old groom currently runs the multi-billion-dollar Trump Organization alongside his younger brother, Eric. This marriage marks his second time walking down the aisle. He was previously married to Vanessa Trump, with whom he shares exactly 5 children. Before dating Anderson, Trump Jr. was engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, who currently serves as the United States ambassador to Greece.
Don Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa, recently made her own shocking announcement on social media. On Wednesday, she posted an update on Instagram revealing that doctors recently diagnosed her with breast cancer. Vanessa, who currently dates legendary professional golfer Tiger Woods, received a massive wave of support from millions of followers online as she prepares to start her medical treatments.
The new bride, 39-year-old Bettina Anderson, is a well-known figure in the high-society circles of Palm Beach, Florida. She previously worked as a professional fashion model and spends much of her free time coordinating charity events. Her nonprofit work has raised millions of dollars for underprivileged families and local children’s organizations across southern Florida.
The war in the Middle East continues to complicate Trump’s daily schedule. The ongoing conflict with Iran has disrupted global trade and pushed national gasoline prices up to a painful average of $4.23 per gallon. This represents a massive 40% increase over pre-war prices, dragging Trump’s public approval rating down by an additional 1.5% this week. With midterm elections just months away, Trump knows he must stay focused on managing the military standoff rather than traveling to tropical resort weddings.
