Bettina Anderson, the new romantic partner of Donald Trump Jr., is reportedly seeking a position within the forthcoming Trump administration. This has sparked concerns among supporters of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement regarding her political inclinations and motivations.

Anderson, currently dating Trump Jr. even as he was officially engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, has been actively networking at Mar-a-Lago events. She is lobbying for a spot on the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, a role that some insiders question given her uncertain commitment to conservative ideals.

The President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities is a respected advisory group that customarily links government and cultural sectors. Its members are commonly drawn from fields like the arts, academia, and philanthropy.

Anderson, 38, has suggested that she could help the administration connect with “more sophisticated and liberal Hamptons and Palm Beach types.” However, her approach has been criticized by MAGA adherents who question whether her past liberal tendencies align with the administration’s objectives.

The romantic relationship between Trump Jr., aged 46, and Anderson, came into public view following their vacation in Venice, Italy and their appearances at various events in Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida. Their relationship continues to thrive even as Trump Jr.’s engagement to Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, ended a few months back, though it remained unannounced officially.

Anderson’s swift rise within Trump’s inner circle has attracted attention, especially due to her earlier social media activities. Anderson’s posts reveal support for Black Lives Matter and wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, both of which are viewed skeptically by MAGA insiders. In a 2021 Instagram post, Anderson posted a picture of herself pushing a stroller filled with shopping bags, captioning it with a comment on the exhaustion of parenthood, although she has no children.

An unnamed source from the transition team asked the New York Post, “Being a wannabe influencer is nothing new in this world, but is she an influencer or an infiltrator?”

Anderson’s rise coincides with significant changes in Trump Jr.’s personal life. People Magazine reported that Trump Jr. started dating Anderson “about six months ago” while still engaged to Guilfoyle, who reportedly tolerated the situation due to her attachment to the Trump family’s power and lifestyle.

The situation became more complex when President-elect Donald Trump nominated Guilfoyle as U.S. Ambassador to Greece. This happened shortly after photos of Trump Jr. and Anderson holding hands emerged. Guilfoyle’s nomination came despite her controversial remarks about Greece during its financial crisis, which were criticized by Greek officials.

Anderson’s recent birthday celebration on December 12, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida underscored her integration into the Trump family. The event featured a $1,300 bottle of champagne and a special birthday cake from Vanessa, Trump Jr.’s ex-wife. The celebrations included a trip to Alaska where Trump Jr. introduced Anderson as his girlfriend, while still officially engaged to Guilfoyle.

Despite concerns from MAGA insiders, Anderson has been labeled as a “big Republican” who attended the Republican National Convention. However, her past social media posts and public positions have raised concerns within Trump’s inner circle. Members of the transition team have expressed worry over potential “liabilities” like Anderson attempting to gain more Instagram followers.