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Trump Jr. ties knot with Palm Beach influencer

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Donald Trump Jr. married Palm Beach influencer Bettina Anderson Thursday in West Palm Beach, according to county records. The ceremony was officiated by real‑estate attorney Brad McPherson, who has worked with the Trump family, and took place at his residence. The couple plans a larger celebration on a private Bahamas island, hinting at a low‑key yet high‑profile event.

President Trump posted on Truth Social that duty to the nation prevented him from attending, though he offered his blessing and called the affair “small, little private.” He had earlier signaled a possible Oval Office appearance but cited the Iran conflict and other obligations. The wedding follows a White House engagement announcement five months earlier and a Mar‑a‑Lago bridal shower last month.

Beyond the social splash, the union spotlights Trump Jr.’s business pipeline. He runs the Trump Organization alongside brother Eric, leveraging the family brand across real estate, hospitality and media ventures. Anderson’s eight‑carat emerald‑cut diamond ring, revealed at a White House party, underscores the couple’s affluent image. Their marriage adds another high‑profile connection for a family already intertwined with political and commercial networks.