Donald Trump Jr.’s relationship with Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson has taken a surprising turn as new reports reveal the 38-year-old originally set her sights on a different member of the MAGA inner circle: billionaire Elon Musk.
According to a source who spoke with the Daily Mail, Anderson initially pursued a relationship with the Tesla CEO before turning her attention to the president’s son. A friend of Anderson, speaking anonymously, made the explosive claim that Anderson wanted to have one of Musk’s babies.
“She was going for Elon Musk,” the friend told the Daily Mail. “She told me she wanted to have one of Elon’s babies and she thought going after Don Jr would help her get close to Elon. She told several of us this was her ultimate goal.”
The revelation adds another layer of complexity to Trump Jr.’s romance with Anderson, which has faced scrutiny from the Trump family since becoming public. The 47-year-old has reportedly told friends he intends to marry Anderson, despite the apparent wariness from his family members about the relationship.
Anderson did not respond to requests for comment about the claims, while a Trump Organization spokesman did not directly address the Musk allegations in what the Daily Mail described as expletive-filled messages.
The couple’s relationship first drew public attention at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, where Anderson was photographed seated directly behind Trump Jr. and his then-fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle. At the time, the seating arrangement raised eyebrows among political observers, though the pair had not yet gone public with their romance.
By September 2024, photos emerged of Trump Jr. and Anderson kissing in Palm Beach, Florida, where the socialite is a fixture of high society. The relationship remained an open secret in Palm Beach circles throughout the fall, even as Trump Jr. was technically still engaged to Guilfoyle.
The situation resolved itself after President Trump’s election victory in November 2024, when Trump nominated the 56-year-old Guilfoyle to serve as ambassador to Greece. The appointment was widely viewed as a diplomatic way to move Guilfoyle out of the immediate Trump orbit while rewarding her loyalty as a top campaign fundraiser.
Trump Jr. and Anderson made their public debut as a couple at the January 2025 inauguration, though they sat separately during the ceremony itself. Trump Jr. was positioned with family members on the inaugural platform while Anderson took a seat in the crowd.
The connection to Musk is particularly notable given the billionaire’s well-documented approach to fatherhood. Musk has at least 14 children with four different women and has been open about his concerns regarding global population decline.
However, Anderson’s alleged plan to connect with Musk never materialized. Instead, she has remained with Trump Jr., though the relationship continues to face headwinds within Trump World. Sources indicate the Trump family remains wary about Anderson’s place in their inner circle.
The situation is further complicated by Trump Jr.’s living arrangements. He reportedly makes regular visits to the $9.7 million waterfront home in Jupiter, Florida, that he co-owns with Guilfoyle. The six-bedroom, 11,270-square-foot property was purchased by the couple in March 2021, and with Guilfoyle now stationed in Athens, the house has become another potential meeting place for Trump Jr. and Anderson.
An associate of Guilfoyle told the Daily Mail that the ambassador is concerned about Anderson using items she left behind in the shared home. The source added that Guilfoyle has described Trump Jr. as “no prize,” despite her worries about the situation.
Anderson, who comes from a Palm Beach banking family, has been a prominent figure in the Florida social scene. She has attended numerous galas and charity events in the wealthy enclave, building connections with various high-profile individuals before her relationship with Trump Jr. became public knowledge.
Despite the family concerns and the revelations about her initial interest in Musk, Anderson has appeared alongside Trump Jr. at multiple public events since their January debut. The couple has been seen together at White House functions and Palm Beach society gatherings, though questions about her acceptance into the Trump family persist.
Neither Anderson nor representatives for Trump Jr. have publicly addressed the claims about her original intentions regarding Musk, leaving the allegations to circulate without official confirmation or denial from the parties involved.
