It was reported that Donald Trump Jr. and his new girlfriend Bettina Anderson were seen together at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday night. Donald Trump Sr. even appeared to meet the couple.
According to Page Six, the two were spotted together at Trump's exclusive club in Palm Beach, Florida, one day after Don Jr. and his fiancee, Kimberly Guilfoyle, had broken up. Additionally, Guilfoyle had been appointed as the United States ambassador to Greece at the same time.
An anonymous source stated that on Wednesday evening, Don Jr., who is 46 years old, and Anderson, who is 38 years old, "paraded their love for all to see" at Mar-a-Lago.
They "remain discreet," according to a different source, despite the fact that it is obvious that they are in love.
Per the source, President-elect Trump "saw them before he left in a long motorcade of black SUVs and motorcycles leading the way out of the club headed to the airport and NYC to ring the bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning."
The couple interacted with the small group of people who were waiting in line at the club's buffet. They were seated on a stage in a VIP area that was surrounded by velvet ropes.
An insider said: "The ritzy and well-heeled crowd couldn't help but notice the pair at the club where memberships now cost over $1 million. The couple didn't try to hide their love as they laughed and whispered to each other in the buffet line," and they "mingled and greeted other guests like a sophisticated political couple."
According to the source, they finished their dinner with mini-donuts topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and all the little sweet treats like M&Ms on top. Furthermore, the source revealed that Don Jr. enthusiastically recommended the dessert to other patrons in the buffet line, joking with guests that "anything with fried dough is for me!"
An insider said: "Don looked dapper in a natty blue blazer, blue shirt and kaki slacks. Bettina - a tall drink of water if there ever was one - looked very fit and athletic. People whispered she looked like, 'a Palm Beach goddess from the '50s,' the resort's golden age."
Harry Loy Anderson Jr., a banker, was Anderson's father, while her mother, Inger, was a favorite of prominent photographer Slim Aarons.
A source said of Anderson: "She's connected locally in ways none of the Trumps are."
Hindustan Times reported that a social charity event was held at the Veronica Beard store earlier in the day on Wednesday, and Anderson was present there. The event was held in support of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation.
Beginning earlier this week, paparazzi photographs surfaced, confirming to the rest of the world that Don Jr. is currently involved in a romantic connection with Anderson.
People on the internet have expressed a range of emotions, including curiosity and skepticism, in response to the news that Don Jr. and Anderson went out in public. The following is a selection of reactions to X.
One X user said, "Bettina Anderson looks every bit the Palm Beach goddess... but will this relationship last? #TrumpJr"
A second follower wrote, "Don Jr. moves on quickly. Did anyone else see this coming? #NewCoupleAlert"
A third netizen commented, "It's all about connections with the Trumps, isn't it? #MarALago #BettinaAnderson"
Another user said, "Don Jr. seems to have a type... let's see how this one plays out. #TrumpFamily"
A fifth person chimed in, "Is this a new power couple or just a publicity stunt? #BettinaAnderson #DonJr"
A follower wrote, "The Trumps know how to turn every moment into a spectacle. #MarALago"
Business Times has reached out to Donald Tump Jr. for comments.
