Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson legally married on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Palm Beach, Florida, before holding a private wedding celebration over Memorial Day weekend in the Bahamas [1, 2]. The Bahamas event took place Saturday, May 23, on a private island with about 40 guests, including Trump Jr.'s five children and siblings [2, 3].
Trump Jr.'s bride, Bettina Anderson, is a 39-year-old Palm Beach socialite, philanthropist, and model from a prominent banking family [4, 1, 2]. She graduated from Columbia University and is active in environmental and philanthropic work [4, 1]. The couple announced their engagement in December 2025 after dating for about a year [4, 2].
The Florida marriage ceremony was officiated by Brad McPherson, a real estate attorney connected to the Trump family [1]. Trump Jr. was formerly married to Vanessa Trump for 12 years and was engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle until 2024 [3].
President Donald Trump did not attend the Bahamas wedding, citing government duties and ongoing diplomacy over the Iran war as reasons [3, 5, 2]. On May 22, he posted on Truth Social, "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr, and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so."
He added, "I'd like to go, but it's going to be just a small little private affair, and I'm going to try and make it. This is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things" [3, 4]. Eric Trump said, "Don and Bettina are wonderful together. I’m so proud to have witnessed so much of their journey as a couple... Couldn’t be happier for them on their special day" [2].
President Trump remained in Washington D.C. on May 22 and 23 to focus on Iran war peace talks and other government matters [3, 5, 2].
A larger wedding celebration with extended family is expected later in 2026, possibly at the White House [2].
