In a notable social announcement during a White House holiday gathering, former President Donald Trump revealed that his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has become engaged to Bettina Anderson, a prominent Palm Beach socialite. The disclosure, confirmed by Trump Jr.’s spokesperson Andrew Surabian, brings formal recognition to a relationship that has captivated tabloid media for months.
The romantic involvement between Trump Jr. and Anderson first entered public consciousness last December when British tabloid The Daily Mail published photographs showing the pair holding hands in Palm Beach. The timing proved particularly noteworthy as it coincided with the appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle, then Trump Jr.’s fiancée, as ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle assumed her diplomatic post in Athens last September following her swearing-in ceremony.
This engagement marks the third such commitment for Donald Trump Jr., who co-manages the Trump Organization with his brother Eric. His first marriage to Vanessa Trump in 2005 featured a highly publicized proposal orchestrated with a jewelry retailer in exchange for promotional considerations. That union ended in divorce proceedings initiated in 2018.
The developing relationship between Trump Jr. and Anderson has progressed visibly since the former president’s return to political office, with the couple making several public appearances together. Most notably, they attended the extravagant wedding celebration hosted by Indian billionaire Rama Raju Mantena in Udaipur last month, signaling their increasingly prominent status within elite social circles.
Anderson’s connection to the Trump family became increasingly evident during the 2024 Republican National Convention, where she was observed seated directly behind the then-engaged couple of Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle, foreshadowing the romantic transition that has now been formally acknowledged.