Why Trump won’t go to his son’s wedding in the Bahamas

The President of the United States, Donald Trumpsaid that despite her desire to attend her eldest son’s wedding, Donald Trump Jr.this weekend in the Bahamas, his commitment and “love for America” ​​do not allow him to abandon his obligations amid the war with Iran and threats against Cuba.

“Although I longed to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump family, his future wife, Bettina Andersonthe circumstances surrounding the government, as well as my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so,” the president announced on his network Truth Social.

The choice to remain in the White House

The Republican number one insisted that he considers it “important to remain in Washington DC, at White House during this period of time” and concluded with a “Congratulations to Don and Bettina!”.

Donald Trump Jr.’s engagement

The President’s eldest son and model Bettina Anderson got engaged in December 2025 at the presidential retreat in Camp David. Trump himself announced the good news during a Christmas event at the White House.

The wedding in the Bahamas

According to the CNNthe wedding will take place this weekend on a small island in the Bahamaswith a very exclusive guest list of around 50 of the couple’s family and friends.

The Trump family

Don Jr is the son of the New York tycoon with his first wife, Ivana Trumpwith whom he also had Eric e Ivanka Trump. His two eldest sons remained in charge of the family business after the Republican returned to the White House.