Donald Trump Jr. is engaged. He proposed to his girlfriend, Bettina Anderson. The surprise engagement happened at the White House. It took place during a Christmas reception on Monday, December 15. President Donald Trump announced the news to the gathered guests.
Trump Jr. spoke about the moment. He said he was nervous to propose. “When you go down there, you’re trying to ask and you’re not sure what the answer’s going to be,” he said. “It’s always a little bit rough. But she said yes, which is a big win for the end of the year.”
Anderson also spoke to the crowd. She said she felt “like the luckiest girl in the world.” She said she is excited to marry “the love of her life.”
Who Is Bettina Anderson?
Bettina Anderson is a model. She is also a well-known socialite from Palm Beach, Florida. She comes from a family known for philanthropy. Her parents are Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and Inger Anderson. She has been part of Florida’s social scene for years.
Her Relationship with Donald Trump Jr.
The couple began dating in 2024. This was around the time Trump Jr.’s previous engagement ended. He was engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle. She is now the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
Trump Jr. and Anderson kept their relationship mostly private. However, they have been photographed together at events in Palm Beach. They were first seen publicly as a couple in the summer of 2024. Recently, Anderson was spotted wearing a large diamond ring. This sparked rumors of an engagement before the official announcement.
Donald Trump Jr.’s Previous Marriage
Donald Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump. They wed in 2005. They have five children together. The couple divorced in 2018. Trump Jr. is a senior executive at the Trump Organization. He is also a prominent speaker for the Republican Party.
A spokesperson for Trump Jr. has confirmed the engagement. Neither he nor Anderson has made a separate statement. The White House announcement was their first public confirmation.
