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Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson have gone public as a couple. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

19 March 2025 at 11:33
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a Palm Beach gala.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a Palm Beach gala.

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  • Donald Trump Jr. is dating Bettina Anderson, a Palm Beach model and socialite.
  • Trump Jr. was previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is now his father's ambassador to Greece.
  • Anderson and Trump Jr. were first linked in September and attended Trump's inauguration together.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson appeared to make their public debut as a couple at President Donald Trump's inauguration following months of speculation about the nature of their relationship.

Since going public in January, Trump Jr. and Anderson have appeared together at Trump's joint address to Congress and a Palm Beach gala.

Trump Jr., who is Trump's oldest son, was previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and campaign advisor whom Trump chose to serve as his administration's ambassador to Greece.

Anderson, a Palm Beach socialite, model, and the founder and executive director of the wildlife conservation nonprofit Project Paradise, was first spotted in the Trump family's orbit at the Republican National Convention in July.

Representatives for Trump Jr., Guilfoyle, and Anderson did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Here's a timeline of their relationship.

July 2024: Bettina Anderson was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.
Bettina Anderson, wearing a red pantsuit, was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.
Bettina Anderson, wearing a red pantsuit, was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.

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Anderson was photographed sitting behind Trump Jr., Guilfoyle, and other members of the Trump family on the third and fourth days of the Republican National Convention.

Guilfoyle was still wearing her engagement ring.

September 2024: The Daily Mail reported that Anderson and Trump Jr. were seen kissing and eating brunch together in Palm Beach.
Bettina Anderson.
Bettina Anderson in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Anderson and Trump Jr. were photographed dining together at the Honor Bar, a restaurant located about 4 miles from Mar-a-Lago, The Daily Mail reported.

Neither responded to a request for comment in September about the nature of their relationship.

October 2024: Anderson cohosted a Trump campaign fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago featuring Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes a selfie at Mar-a-Lago.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Mar-a-Lago.

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Tickets to the fundraising dinner cost $100,000 a couple and admission to a fireside chat cost $30,000 a couple, the Palm Beach Daily News reported. Serving on the host committee of the event required a $250,000 contribution.

December 2024: Anderson and Trump Jr. were photographed holding hands in Palm Beach, and Anderson tagged him in her Instagram story.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a dinner for Donald Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson during inauguration events.

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Anderson and Trump Jr. were photographed holding hands as they left Buccan, a restaurant in Palm Beach, on Anderson's 38th birthday, The Daily Mail reported.

Anderson also shared a photo on her Instagram story of a bouquet of flowers and a card reading, "Many have said you're aging out but I think you're perfect...happy birthday!" She tagged Trump Jr. in the post, appearing to indicate that he was the sender.

Later that month, Anderson joined Trump Jr. at the Trump family's New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.

December 2024: Trump Jr. told Page Six that he and Guilfoyle "will never stop caring for each other."
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. watch Donald Trump speak at a Trump rally in Florida.
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle.

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While Trump Jr. did not officially confirm that he and Guilfoyle had broken off their engagement, he said in a statement to Page Six that they "will always keep a special bond" and that he "could not be more proud of her and the important role she'll continue to play in my father's administration" as ambassador to Greece.

January 2024: Anderson and Trump Jr. attended inauguration events together, which appeared to mark their public debut as a couple.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with other Trump family members.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with other Trump family members at an inaugural reception.

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Anderson and Trump Jr. attended an inaugural reception at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, DC, on January 18. On January 19, they held hands and danced to "YMCA" by The Village People at the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball.

Anderson and Trump Jr. traveled to the Capitol Rotunda together on Inauguration Day but sat separately for the ceremony. Trump Jr. sat with his family members on the inaugural platform, while Anderson took her seat in the crowd.

Guilfoyle was also seated in the audience for the inauguration, but not with the Trump family as she had been at the RNC.

February 2024: They attended the Super Bowl together.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a Super Bowl event.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a Super Bowl event.

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President Trump was the first sitting president to ever attend the Super Bowl. He was joined by Trump Jr., Anderson, and other family members and associates to watch the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

March 2024: Trump Jr. and Anderson engaged in public displays of affection at Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.
Bettina Anderson and Donald Trump Jr. at Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.
Bettina Anderson and Donald Trump Jr. at Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

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Trump Jr. and Anderson were photographed cuddling in their seats in the House chamber before Trump's speech began.

March 2024: The couple walked the red carpet together at a gala in Palm Beach.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a Palm Beach gala.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a Palm Beach gala.

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Trump Jr. and Anderson attended the mfAR Palm Beach Gala in support of the organization's AIDS research and global HIV prevention.

Other celebrities in attendance included Martha Stewart, who received mfAR's Award of Inspiration, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ricky Martin.

The gala was held days after People magazine reported that Trump Jr.'s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump, is dating Tiger Woods. Vanessa Trump and Woods did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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8 things to know about Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr.'s reported new girlfriend

21 January 2025 at 12:17
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson at a dinner for Donald Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson attended several events together during Donald Trump's inauguration.

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  • Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson appeared to make their debut as a couple at the inauguration.
  • Anderson, a socialite, model, and influencer, comes from a prominent Palm Beach family.
  • She attended the Republican National Convention in July and was linked to Trump Jr. in September.

Bettina Anderson was already well-known in Palm Beach, Florida, for her prominent banking family, her fashion modeling, and her passion for environmental conservation and charity work.

Then, she was photographed on what appeared to be romantic outings with Donald Trump Jr.

Trump Jr. has not commented on his relationship with Anderson. Neither has Anderson publicly acknowledged her connection to Trump Jr. beyond tagging him in an Instagram story. However, the pair attended several events together during President Donald Trump's inauguration, where they were photographed holding hands, walking arm-in-arm, and dancing.

Here's what to know about Anderson's upbringing, career, and connection to the Trump family.

Bettina Anderson grew up in Palm Beach, Florida, and comes from a prominent family.
Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and Inger Anderson, Bettina Anderson's parents.
Harry Loy Anderson Jr. (center) and Inger Anderson (right).

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Anderson's father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., became the youngest bank president in the US in 1970 when he took over Worth Avenue National Bank at 26 years old. He was also a philanthropist who supported numerous charitable causes including the American Red Cross, of which he was a board member. He died of Alzheimer's in 2013 at 70 years old, according to his obituary.

Her mother, Inger Anderson, is a philanthropist and business owner who operates Palm Beach Groves, an orange orchard and souvenir shop that she and her husband bought in 1978.

Anderson, 38, grew up on a Palm Beach estate known as Oasis Cottage that once belonged to fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau. Inger Anderson sold the state for $11.88 million in 2016, the Palm Beach Daily News reported.

Anderson has five siblings, including a twin sister.

Anderson is an Ivy League graduate.
Bettina Anderson.
Bettina Anderson.

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Anderson earned a bachelor's degree in art history from Columbia University in 2009, according to her LinkedIn profile.

She's worked as a business development professional as well as a model and influencer.
Bettina Anderson in a swimsuit.
Bettina Anderson in 2012.

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Anderson's rΓ©sumΓ© includes working as a business development manager for the pharmaceutical company TherapeuticsMD and as an independent consultant for the Florida-based investment company Merrick Ventures.

She has modeled for Quest Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Modern Luxury Palm Beach, in which she was referred to as an "ambassador of Palm Beach style and local 'it' girl."

Anderson also has over 60,000 followers on Instagram, where her profile features affiliate links to skincare products and her Amazon Shop.

She co-founded an environmental charity with her siblings called Project Paradise.
Bettina Anderson at a charity event.
Bettina Anderson at a charity event.

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Project Paradise funds filmmaking grants for documentaries about environmental conservation.

The organization released a short documentary, "The Water State," calling attention to the fragility of Florida's freshwater springs.

"One of the greatest focuses of my life is how I can be of service to others and a be steward of the environment," Anderson told fashion blog The Daily Front Row in 2022.

Anderson also volunteers with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County and is a young patron of The Everglades Foundation.

Anderson attended the Republican National Convention in July, months before she was first linked to Donald Trump Jr. in September.
Bettina Anderson, wearing a red pantsuit, was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.
Bettina Anderson, wearing a red pantsuit, was seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention.

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At the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Anderson was seated behind Donald Trump Jr., his former fiancΓ©e Kimberly Guilfoyle, and other members of the Trump family.

In September, the Daily Mail reported that Anderson and Trump Jr. were seen kissing and eating brunch together in Palm Beach. Neither responded to a request for comment about the nature of their relationship.

She co-hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump's 2024 campaign at Mar-a-Lago in October.
President -elect Donald Trump gestures as he speaks, in front of two American flags, during a press conference at Mar-A-Lago on December 16, 2024.
President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago.

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The event featured former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Vivek Ramaswamy, all of whom went on to become members of Trump's administration.

Attending the dinner cost $100,000 per couple, and admission to a fireside chat cost $30,000 per couple, the Palm Beach Daily News reported.

Anderson has featured Trump Jr. on her Instagram and joined him at Mar-a-Lago.
Donald Trump Jr. at Mar-a-Lago wearing a tuxedo.
Donald Trump Jr. at Mar-a-Lago.

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On her birthday in December, Anderson posted a photo of a bouquet of flowers on an Instagram Story and tagged Trump Jr.

The card accompanying the flowers read, "Many have said you're aging out but I think you're perfect...happy birthday!"

Anderson and Trump Jr. were also photographed holding hands while exiting a restaurant in Palm Beach and celebrating Trump Jr.'s birthday together at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Eve.

In December, Trump Jr. stopped short of confirming his breakup with Guilfoyle, but told Page Six in a statement that he and Guilfoyle "will always keep a special bond" and that he "could not be more proud of her and the important role she'll continue to play in my father's administration" as ambassador to Greece.

Anderson and Trump Jr. appeared to make their public debut as a couple at Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with JD Vance.
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson with JD Vance.

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Anderson and Trump Jr. appeared together throughout the inauguration festivities.

On January 18, Anderson and Trump Jr. attended a reception together at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, DC. The night before the inauguration, they held hands and danced at the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball.

Anderson attended Trump's inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol, but was not seated with Trump Jr. or other Trump family members.

Guilfoyle was at the Capitol Rotunda for the swearing-in ceremony and was not seated with the Trump family, either. She was also an honorary cochair of the Bienvenido Ball, which Trump Jr. attended.

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