In a glittering twist to a holiday season already steeped in political spectacle, President Donald Trump dropped a personal bombshell during a White House Christmas party: his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is officially engaged to Bettina Anderson, a Palm Beach model with deep family roots in American entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
The announcement, confirmed by Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle on X, adds a fresh layer of personal drama to a family perpetually in the headlines.
Bettina Anderson, born in December 1986, hails from a legacy of influence and affluence. Her father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., made history as the youngest bank president in the United States, leading Worth Avenue National Bank at just 26 years old. Alongside his wife Inger, a noted philanthropist, Harry carved out a lasting presence in the civic and charitable spheres of Palm Beach and beyond.
Their shared commitments included board roles with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the American Red Cross. Bettina, who still resides in Palm Beach, has remained largely under the radar—until now.
NEW: @DonaldJTrumpJr is ENGAGED to Bettina Anderson. President @realDonaldTrump announced the news at a White House Christmas Party tonight.
— Matthew Boyle (@mboyle1) December 16, 2025
Her relationship with Donald Trump Jr. reportedly began sometime in 2024, according to PEOPLE magazine, and their public appearances since then have sparked quiet curiosity rather than tabloid frenzy. That appears to be changing.
Trump Jr., no stranger to high-profile relationships, was previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality who recently took on the diplomatic role of U.S. ambassador to Greece—an appointment that added political flair to what was once a media-driven romance.
This new engagement, however, feels markedly different. With Anderson’s poised, low-profile demeanor and her deeply rooted ties to Palm Beach society, the union suggests a deliberate pivot for Trump Jr.—perhaps a quieter personal chapter in contrast to the bombast often associated with the Trump name.
Yet even the most personal developments in Trumpworld rarely stay apolitical for long. Announcing an engagement at a White House-themed Christmas party, amid the escalating tempo of the 2024 campaign aftermath and the likely gears turning for 2028, is no mere family update—it’s a move. Whether strategic or sentimental, only time will tell.
