Why Donald Trump is unlikely to attend his son's upcoming wedding

Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding is reportedly set to take place in the Bahamas over Memorial Day weekend. However, his father, Donald Trump, may be absent from the celebrations.

During a conference with reporters in the Oval Office, Donald addressed whether he would be attending the nuptials. "He'd like me to go. But it's just going to be a small, private affair and I'm going to try and make it," he shared.

"I said, 'This is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things.' That's one I can't win on. If I do attend I get killed, if I don't attend I get killed. He’s got a person I’ve known for a long time and hopefully they're going to have a great marriage," the president added.

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Prior to his engagement to Betinna Anderson, Donald Jr. was in a six-year relationship with broadcaster Kimberly Guilfoyle, with the couple getting engaged in 2020; however, they never officially announced their split.

Donald Jr. was previously married for 12 years to ex-wife Vanessa Trump, who filed for divorce in 2018. They share five children: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe.

Donald Jr. and Bettina were first pictured together enjoying brunch in August 2024. They made their official debut as a couple at his dad's inauguration in January 2025.

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"When you go down there, it's like, you're gonna go, and you're trying to ask, and you're not sure what the answer's gonna be. It's always a little bit rough," Donald Trump Jr. admitted about the engagement. "But she said yes, so that's a big win for the end of the year." 

Bridal shower

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Bettina celebrated her bridal shower in April at the family's sprawling Mar-a-Lago mansion in Palm Beach, with an "Enchanted Garden" theme. The luncheon saw approximately 100 guests gather together at the $564 million estate. Bettina wore a strapless, white midi dress that featured a bandeau neckline adorned with delicate silver embroidery.

"Still processing how beautiful and special Sunday was. Being surrounded by so many women I love and admire, and who I feel so grateful to have by my side , meant more than words can say. Thank you to my AMAZING hostesses, Audrey, Amy, and Yaz, for creating such a thoughtful, elegant, and loving day… I'm still floating!" wrote the bride-to-be on social media.