Donald Trump Jr. is engaged to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, with the announcement made at the White House during a holiday gathering December 15, 2025. Trump Jr. has been dating Anderson for about a year.
Andrew Surabian, a representative for Donald Trump Jr., verified the engagement. Speaking about the occasion, Trump Jr. shared his reaction, noting that he’s rarely short on words since he’s usually quite vocal. He added that he was grateful to Bettina for a single, meaningful word: “Yes.”
Anderson also spoke at the White House gathering. She described the weekend as unforgettable, saying she is marrying the love of her life and feels incredibly fortunate. She closed by expressing her thanks.
The couple was first linked in August 2024. Trump Jr. and Anderson recently traveled to Udaipur, India, together.
Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump. The couple married in November 2005 and separated in 2018. Vanessa Trump filed for divorce in March 2018. They share 5 children: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe.
Following his separation from Vanessa Trump, Trump Jr. began dating Kimberly Guilfoyle in 2018. The two became engaged in 2020. Guilfoyle was recently nominated as US ambassador to Greece.
Anderson grew up in Palm Beach, Florida, where she continues to live. She is the daughter of entrepreneur Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and philanthropist Inger Anderson. Harry Loy Anderson Jr. has since died.
Anderson became the youngest bank president in the US, leading Worth Avenue National Bank. Palm Beach National Bank & Trust Company is also connected to the Anderson family.
Anderson studied art history at Columbia University and graduated from Columbia in 2009. She founded The Paradise Fund, a nonprofit organization focused on charitable work.
Her late father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., wrote a letter for Jeffrey Epstein in 1999. The letter was submitted to authorities in the US Virgin Islands regarding tax incentives for Epstein’s business interests in the territory.
Anderson maintains an active presence on social media, frequently sharing photos and modeling content. She has been featured in various publications and promotional campaigns over the years.
The five children Trump Jr. shares with Vanessa Trump have remained a priority throughout his relationships. Anderson was seen spending time with members of the Trump family at various events in December 2024.
The engagement announcement comes as Trump Jr. continues to play an active role in his father’s political activities and business ventures. He has been a prominent figure at Republican events and maintains a significant public profile.
Anderson’s philanthropic work through The Paradise Fund has focused on disaster relief efforts, supporting local organizations in need. The nonprofit represents one of several business and charitable endeavors she has pursued alongside her career in banking and modeling.
The couple’s relationship developed over 2024, with their first public appearances together generating media attention. They attended various social and political events in Palm Beach and Washington before the engagement announcement at the White House.
Trump Jr.’s previous marriage to Vanessa Trump began when they married in 2005. The divorce was finalized after Vanessa filed in March 2018.
Anderson’s background in Palm Beach society and her business accomplishments position her as a notable figure in Florida’s social circles. Her work at Worth Avenue National Bank established her professional reputation before expanding into philanthropic initiatives.