Donald Trump Jr.
, the eldest son of the incoming President, was spotted at the Trump family's Christmas Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago, accompanied by his new partner, Bettina Anderson.
The 46-year-old Trump Jr. and 38-year-old Anderson were photographed dining with the rest of the President-elect's family in Palm Beach.
According to the Daily Mail, Anderson, dressed in a festive red outfit, was seated between Trump Jr. and an unidentified man. Notably absent from the gathering was Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump Jr.'s ex-fiance of four years. Guilfoyle, 55, was recently appointed as the US ambassador to Greece following her split from Trump Jr.
However, the budding relationship between Trump Jr. and Anderson, a Palm Beach socialite, has reportedly raised eyebrows among friends and insiders of the Trump family. Concerns have been voiced that Anderson's previous support for the Black Lives Matter movement and strict COVID-19 regulations may not align with the 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) ethos. Furthermore, her reputation as a party girl in Palm Beach has led some to question whether she is a suitable match for a member of the first family.
Speculation has also arisen that Anderson may be using her relationship with Trump Jr. as a stepping stone to connect with more influential figures, potentially including billionaire Elon Musk. An industry insider told the Daily Mail that Anderson may be aiming to infiltrate Musk's inner circle. Musk, dubbed the 'first buddy,' has been a close ally of the President-elect since the 2024 election on November 5, and has been appointed to lead the new DOGE agency to combat federal government waste.
Anderson, known for her preference for wealthy, older men who fit into her upper-class lifestyle, made her relationship with Trump Jr. public just before his father's inauguration as the nation's 47th president on January 20, 2025. She is expected to accompany Trump Jr. to the inauguration, marking her first public appearance with the first son.
However, some insiders are apprehensive about the potential implications of this relationship. "It's one thing to worry about Palm Beach shenanigans making a stop at Mar-a-Lago," said a source close to the transition team. "But to let those problems penetrate the White House is a new level of trouble."
At least two individuals close to Trump Jr. have suggested that Anderson is merely using their friend as a stepping stone in her pursuit of a glamorous and carefree lifestyle. Despite these concerns, Trump Jr. appears unfazed by the attention surrounding his new relationship. The couple recently enjoyed a romantic getaway to Italy, with Anderson sharing images of love letters and flowers from Trump Jr., as well as snapshots of their luxurious European vacation.
Rumors of their relationship first surfaced in September when photographs emerged of the couple kissing and cuddling at a restaurant near the Trump's southern Florida residence. At the time, Trump Jr., a divorced father of five, was still publicly engaged to former Fox News host Guilfoyle.
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