Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are engaged, the president announced at the White House on Monday, December 15, 2025, marking a new chapter for the Palm Beach, Florida, socialite and the businessman who has been at the center of American political life for years.
Andrew Surabian confirmed the engagement of Trump Jr., 47, and Anderson, who were first linked in August 2024. The couple had been dating for six months by December 2024, with their relationship becoming increasingly public as Anderson appeared alongside the Trump family at high-profile events throughout the year.
“I’m thrilled to announce our engagement,” Trump Jr. said during the White House gathering. The businessman has been married once before and engaged on another occasion.
Anderson, 39, attended the Republican National Convention in July 2024, signaling her integration into Trump Jr.’s political and family circles. Born in December 1986 to entrepreneur Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and philanthropist Inger Anderson, she has deep roots in Palm Beach society.
Anderson’s professional accomplishments distinguish her beyond her socialite status. At 26 years old, she became the youngest bank president in the United States when she took the helm of Worth Avenue National Bank. Her business acumen and leadership at such a young age marked a significant achievement in the banking industry.
Her educational background includes a degree from Columbia University, where she graduated in 2009. The Ivy League education provided a foundation for her subsequent business ventures and philanthropic work.
Beyond banking, Anderson founded The Paradise Fund, a nonprofit organization for disaster relief. “Supporting communities in crisis is deeply important to me,” Anderson stated. The charitable organization reflects her commitment to community service and emergency response.
Trump Jr.’s previous marriage to Vanessa Trump began in November 2005, when the couple wed after a courtship that captured tabloid attention. The marriage lasted until Vanessa filed for divorce in March 2018, ending their 12-year union. The former couple shares five children from their marriage.
Following his divorce, Trump Jr. began dating Kimberly Guilfoyle in 2018, a relationship that progressed to an engagement in 2020. Guilfoyle became a prominent figure in the Trump family’s political activities and campaign events. The relationship between Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle eventually concluded, though they never publicly announced a formal split.
Guilfoyle was nominated as ambassador to Greece, a diplomatic appointment that came as Trump Jr.’s relationship with Anderson became public knowledge. The timing of these developments drew attention from political observers and media outlets tracking the Trump family dynamics.
The engagement represents a personal milestone for Trump Jr., who has maintained a high-profile presence in conservative politics and media. His role in his father’s political campaigns and his own business ventures have kept him in the public eye throughout his adult life.
For Anderson, the engagement brings increased scrutiny to her family background and business dealings. Her father’s past has drawn attention, including a 1999 letter Harry Loy Anderson Jr. wrote for Jeffrey Epstein. The letter supported Epstein during a business matter, a connection that has resurfaced in media reports following the engagement announcement.
The couple’s relationship has progressed rapidly from their first public appearances together to the engagement announcement. Their connection developed during a period of significant political activity for the Trump family.
Trump Jr.’s five children from his marriage to Vanessa Trump remain an important part of his life. The integration of Anderson into the family dynamic will be watched closely by those following the Trump family’s personal and political developments.
The White House announcement provided an official confirmation of what had been suspected by political observers and social media followers who tracked the couple’s appearances together. The venue for the announcement underscored the family’s current position at the center of American political power.
As the couple moves forward with wedding plans, questions remain about the timing and location of their nuptials. Trump Jr.’s previous wedding to Vanessa Trump and his subsequent engagement to Guilfoyle provide context for understanding how this engagement might unfold.
The engagement adds another dimension to the Trump family narrative as the administration continues its work. Anderson’s transition from Palm Beach society figure to potential member of America’s most prominent political family represents a significant personal and public transformation for the banker and philanthropist.
