A convivial atmosphere marked the annual White House Holiday Reception hosted by President Donald J. Trump, an event further distinguished by a significant personal announcement. Mr. Donald Trump Jr., the President’s eldest son and an executive overseeing substantial portfolios within the Trump Organization, publicly disclosed his engagement to Ms. Bettina Anderson, a noted socialite, model, and philanthropic organizer.
The announcement was subsequently disseminated via social media, notably through a video segment shared by commentator Laura Loomer. In the recording, Mr. Trump Jr. addressed attendees, stating, “I extend to all of you my most sincere wishes for a superlative holiday season… and I must express my profound gratitude to Bettina for that singular, affirmatory word: ‘yes’.”
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Ms. Anderson conveyed her sentiments, remarking, “This weekend has, without question, been the most indelible of my existence. To be united in marriage with the love of my life renders me the most fortunate of women.”
Mr. Trump Jr. was previously married to Ms. Vanessa Trump, a Manhattan socialite, from 2005 until their divorce in 2018. The union produced five children, ranging in age from 9 to 18. He was also formerly engaged to Ms. Kimberly Guilfoyle, who subsequently served as United States Ambassador to Greece following the conclusion of their relationship.
The fiancée, Ms. Bettina Anderson, is the daughter of philanthropists Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and Inger Anderson. A resident of Palm Beach, Florida, she maintains a professional profile within modelling and charitable circles. She co-founded the non-profit organization Paradise NGO with her siblings and participates in the Paradise Film Fund, an initiative dedicated to financing cinematic projects focused on conservation narratives. The 39-year-old has no children.
The couple’s association has been a subject of social observation since at least August of the preceding year, with joint appearances at several prominent gatherings. These have included the Presidential Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, a birthday celebration in his honour, and Super Bowl LIX in 2025.
