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New details have emerged aboutDonald Trump Jr.’s rumored relationship with Palm Beach socialiteBettina Anderson.A source tells PEOPLE that “Don Jr. has been dating Bettina for about six months,” though he has yet to comment on the status of his engagement to longtime fiancéeKimberly Guilfoyle.The source claims that Don Jr., 46, the eldest son of President-electDonald Trump, “even took her on a trip to Alaska and introduced her around as his girlfriend when he was still very much with Kim.““For the most part Kim has looked the other way because she loves the power and lifestyle,” the source alleges.Donald Trump Jr. was seen holding hands with Bettina Anderson on Dec. 9.Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty ; John Parra/GettyAs for Don Jr.’s relationship with Guilfoyle, 55, the source believes that there’s no need for reconciliation.“Don is ready to move on and has been doing so anyway,” the source says. “He just wants things to end as nicely as possible.“Don Jr. and Anderson, 38, were seen holding hands on Monday, Dec. 9, during a nighttime stroll around Palm Beach, Fla. According toDaily Mail, the pair were celebrating Anderson’s birthday, spending nearly two hours at the popular downtown restaurant Buccan.“She is a party girl, and outgoing, and Don is smitten with her,” a Palm Beach source tells PEOPLE, describing Anderson. “She is a big Republican, and wild.“Bettina Anderson attends a Palm Beach, Fla., event on Dec. 15, 2021.Rodrigo Varela/Getty"Bettina is smart, sexy and savvy and knows it. She likes to have fun,” another source adds. “Who knows what, if anything, will come from this.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On Dec. 10, just a day after his son was spotted with Anderson, President-elect Trump announced onTruth Socialthat he was nominating Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, which would require her to be stationed overseas during the assignment.The older Trump, 78, praised Guilfoyle — who got engaged to Don Jr. in 2020 — as “a close friend and ally” for “many years.“Don Jr. himself took to X to comment on the nomination, saying, “I am so proud of Kimberly. She loves America and she always has wanted to serve the country as an Ambassador. She will be an amazing leader for America First.“Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle.Kimberly Guilfoyle InstagramDespite the ambassador nomination, a source tells PEOPLE that the Trump family is unhappy with Guilfoyle and will be relieved to see her exit the family’s immediate sphere.“Kim is not a nice person and always wants the limelight,” the source alleges. “Don and Kim are over but they are going to offer her some kind of an administrative position so she will be happy.“PEOPLE has attempted to reach Don Jr., Guilfoyle and Anderson for comment about the recent relationship rumors.
New details have emerged aboutDonald Trump Jr.’s rumored relationship with Palm Beach socialiteBettina Anderson.
A source tells PEOPLE that “Don Jr. has been dating Bettina for about six months,” though he has yet to comment on the status of his engagement to longtime fiancéeKimberly Guilfoyle.
The source claims that Don Jr., 46, the eldest son of President-electDonald Trump, “even took her on a trip to Alaska and introduced her around as his girlfriend when he was still very much with Kim.”
“For the most part Kim has looked the other way because she loves the power and lifestyle,” the source alleges.
Donald Trump Jr. was seen holding hands with Bettina Anderson on Dec. 9.Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty ; John Parra/Getty
Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty ; John Parra/Getty
As for Don Jr.’s relationship with Guilfoyle, 55, the source believes that there’s no need for reconciliation.
“Don is ready to move on and has been doing so anyway,” the source says. “He just wants things to end as nicely as possible.”
Don Jr. and Anderson, 38, were seen holding hands on Monday, Dec. 9, during a nighttime stroll around Palm Beach, Fla. According toDaily Mail, the pair were celebrating Anderson’s birthday, spending nearly two hours at the popular downtown restaurant Buccan.
“She is a party girl, and outgoing, and Don is smitten with her,” a Palm Beach source tells PEOPLE, describing Anderson. “She is a big Republican, and wild.”
Bettina Anderson attends a Palm Beach, Fla., event on Dec. 15, 2021.Rodrigo Varela/Getty
Rodrigo Varela/Getty
“Bettina is smart, sexy and savvy and knows it. She likes to have fun,” another source adds. “Who knows what, if anything, will come from this.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
On Dec. 10, just a day after his son was spotted with Anderson, President-elect Trump announced onTruth Socialthat he was nominating Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, which would require her to be stationed overseas during the assignment.
The older Trump, 78, praised Guilfoyle — who got engaged to Don Jr. in 2020 — as “a close friend and ally” for “many years.”
Don Jr. himself took to X to comment on the nomination, saying, “I am so proud of Kimberly. She loves America and she always has wanted to serve the country as an Ambassador. She will be an amazing leader for America First.”
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle.Kimberly Guilfoyle Instagram
Kimberly Guilfoyle Instagram
Despite the ambassador nomination, a source tells PEOPLE that the Trump family is unhappy with Guilfoyle and will be relieved to see her exit the family’s immediate sphere.
“Kim is not a nice person and always wants the limelight,” the source alleges. “Don and Kim are over but they are going to offer her some kind of an administrative position so she will be happy.”
PEOPLE has attempted to reach Don Jr., Guilfoyle and Anderson for comment about the recent relationship rumors.
source: people.com
