A recent announcement that showcased the newest member of the Trump family has brought netizens in awe. Donald Trump Jr., the oldest son of US President Donald Trump, is engaged to a Palm Beach socialite and philanthropist, Bettina Anderson. The announcement came on Monday during a White House holiday gathering, with footage later shared on X by the conservative influencer Laura Loomer.
Speaking at the event, the 47-year-old said, “I’m not usually at a loss for words, because I’m usually doing the ranting and raving really well,” before adding, “I want to thank Bettina for that one word: ‘Yes.’”
BREAKING NEWS:
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) December 16, 2025
President Trump just announced at the White House that his son @DonaldJTrumpJr and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson are getting married! They just got engaged.
Congratulations to them both. pic.twitter.com/psb38nTGla
Who is Bettina Anderson, What is She Known For
Bettina Anderson is the daughter of philanthropists Harry Low Anderson Jr. and Inger Anderson. She is an eminent personality around the Palm Beach social and charitable circles. She is an advocate for the Hope for Depression Research Foundation, founded by Audrey Gruss, and plays a key role in Project Paradise, a Florida-based conservative initiative. Beyond that, she also regularly volunteers with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.
The couple have reportedly been together for about a year and even traveled to Udaipur to attend a wedding last month. Speculation has also surfaced about Anderson seeking a role on the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
Trump Jr. Was Earlier Married to Vanessa Trump
Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump for 12 years before their divorce in 2018. The former couple have five children together; these include Kai, 18, Donald, 16, Tristan, 14, Spencer, 13, and Chloe, 11.
Following his divorce, Trump Jr. began dating former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle in 2018. They were engaged in 2020, though their relationship ended in late 2024, as per reports by People Magazine. Trump Jr. and Anderson were first photographed together at a brunch outing in August 2024, this was while Trump Jr. was still publicly linked to Guilfoyle. By September that year, sources said that Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle were spending time apart, and their split was later confirmed.
Trump Jr. and Anderson made several public appearances together over the past year. He joined her for her birthday dinner in Palm Beach in December 2024 and brought her as his guest to the Trump family’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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