White House Holiday Party Turns Special, Trump Jr Announces Engagement

Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, has officially announced his engagement to Palm Beach socialite and philanthropist Bettina Anderson. The surprise announcement was made during a festive White House holiday gathering on Monday, instantly drawing attention from political and social circles alike.

During the event, the 47-year-old Trump Jr shared an emotional moment with guests, admitting that he was rarely short of words but felt overwhelmed while making the announcement. He thanked Anderson for accepting his proposal, turning the occasion into one of the most talked-about moments of the evening. Videos from the event later went viral after being shared on social media.

Bettina Anderson, 39, expressed her happiness shortly after the announcement, describing the engagement as a life-changing moment. She said the weekend was unforgettable and shared her excitement about marrying the man she loves, calling herself extremely lucky.

Anderson comes from a well-known philanthropic family. She is the daughter of Harry Loy Anderson Jr and Inger Anderson and has built a strong reputation in Palm Beach’s elite social and charitable circles. She actively supports the Hope for Depression Research Foundation and plays an important role in Project Paradise, a Florida-based environmental conservation programme. Alongside this, she regularly volunteers with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, focusing on improving education access.

Sources say the couple have been together for nearly a year. Their relationship became public after they were spotted together at a brunch outing in August 2024. Over the months, they have been seen attending high-profile events, including a destination wedding in Udaipur, India, last month.

Trump Jr and Anderson have made multiple public appearances together, strengthening speculation about their future. He attended her birthday dinner in Palm Beach in December 2024 and brought her as his guest to the Trump family’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at Mar-a-Lago. She later accompanied him to President Trump’s inauguration earlier this year.

Trump Jr was previously married to Vanessa Trump for 12 years, and the former couple share five children. After their divorce in 2018, he was engaged to former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle. Their relationship ended in late 2024. Guilfoyle was later confirmed by the Senate as the US ambassador to Greece.

With the engagement now public, Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson are expected to remain under the spotlight, as their relationship blends politics, philanthropy, and high-society influence—making it one of the most trending personal stories linked to the Trump family this year.