PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 16, 2025) – Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Donald Trump, is engaged to Palm Beach socialite and model Bettina Anderson. The happy news was announced by President Trump himself at a White House holiday party on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Donald Trump Jr. Engaged to Bettina Anderson: Announcement, Timeline, and Details
In a video captured by Trump ally Laura Loomer, Don Jr. gushed: “I want to thank Bettina for that one word: ‘Yes.’ You’re not sure what the answer is going to be, but she said yes! That is a big win for the end of the year.”
Bettina, beaming in a red sequin dress, added: “This has been the most unforgettable weekend. I get to marry the love of my life, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Thank you.”
President Trump embraced his son warmly, sharing the moment with party guests.
Relationship Timeline
The couple’s romance began gaining attention in 2024:
- August 2024: First spotted on a brunch date in Palm Beach (while Don Jr. was still engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle).
- September-December 2024: Sources confirmed they were dating seriously; Don Jr. and Guilfoyle (engaged since 2020) split amicably around this time. Guilfoyle later became U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
- December 2024: Don Jr. joined Bettina for her birthday dinner; they attended Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve together.
- January 2025: Bettina accompanied Don Jr. to President Trump’s inauguration.
- February 2025 onward: Became “Instagram official”; frequent public appearances at events.
- December 2025: Proposal over an “unforgettable weekend,” announced December 15.
Sources describe the relationship as “serious” and note Bettina is “adored” by the Trump family.
Who Is Bettina Anderson?
Bettina, 38, hails from Palm Beach’s elite society. Daughter of banker/philanthropist Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and Swedish immigrant Inger Anderson, she’s a model and advocate:
- Supports Hope for Depression Research Foundation (mental health).
- Drives Project Paradise (Florida conservation).
- Volunteers weekly with Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.
A source told PEOPLE: “Bettina seems great for him.”
Don Jr., 47, shares five children with ex-wife Vanessa Trump (divorced 2018).
Congratulations to the couple—another Trump family milestone!
References
- People – Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Are Engaged (Dec 16, 2025)
- Daily Mail – Donald Trump Jr is engaged to Bettina Anderson (Dec 15, 2025)
- Breitbart – Trump Announces Donald Trump Jr. Engaged to Bettina Anderson (Dec 15, 2025)
- The New York Times – Donald Trump Jr. Is Engaged to Palm Beach Socialite Bettina Anderson (Dec 15, 2025)
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