Don Jr's friends persuading him to end relationship with ‘social climber’ girlfriend Bettina Anderson: ‘Wake up’

Trump's son Don Jr is being persuaded by his close aides and family friends to break up his relationship with new girlfriend Bettina Anderson, 38.

Published on: Dec 24, 2024, 20:34:36 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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President-elect Donald Trump's son Don Jr is being persuaded by his close aides and family friends to break up his relationship with new girlfriend Bettina Anderson, 38.

Don Jr's two close friends accused his girlfriend Bettina Anderson of using him as a stepping stone in her “social ladder climbing”.

According to Trump's eldest son's allies, the Palm Beach socialite isn't “MAGA enough” due to her past support for the Black Lives Matter movement and stringent COVID regulations, Daily Mail reported.

They also expressed worries that her infamous Palm Beach party girl persona isn't sophisticated enough to defend her connection with the first family.

The couple made their connection public ahead of President elect's inauguration on January 20, 2025.

Anderson will attend Trump's Inauguration next month with Don Jr., marking their first public appearance together, a source stated.

“It's one thing to worry about Palm Beach shenanigans stopping at Mar-a-Lago,” said a person close to the transition team, adding that it is a “new level of trouble” to allow those issues to enter the White House.

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Is Don Jr's girlfriend using him?

Don Jr's two close friends accused his girlfriend of using him as a stepping stone in her “social ladder climbing”.

After breaking silence on their love affair, the two flown to Italy for a romantic vacation, suggesting that such claims were not affecting them.

Anderson even shared images of the flowers and love letters that Don Jr. sent her, as well as their opulent European getaway.

Another source who has spent the last five years working for the Trump campaign told the outlet that Don Jr. is gradually beginning to “wake up” to how she is regarded in MAGA circles.

In September, the pictures of the couple sharing a kiss and cuddle while eating at a restaurant close to the Trumps' home in southern Florida sparked the first rumors about their romance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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