Bettina Anderson's Enigmatic 11-Word Loyalty Message After Trump Jr.'s Engagement

The Engagement of Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson

Bettina Anderson recently made a cryptic post following the announcement of her engagement to Donald Trump Jr. This news came as a surprise to many, especially considering the recent developments in Donald Jr.'s personal life.

The couple's engagement was announced by Donald Trump at the White House Christmas party on Monday, December 15. Bettina, a 37-year-old socialite and model from Palm Beach, Florida, is the daughter of philanthropists Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and Inger Anderson. Her father, who was once the youngest bank president in America, passed away in 2013.

Donald Jr. and Bettina were first spotted having brunch together back in August 2024. At that time, the 47-year-old businessman was still engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle. Then, in December 2024, the couple was seen holding hands in Palm Beach.

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Shortly after the photos were published, multiple outlets reported that Donald Jr. and Kimberly had split up, but the former couple did not officially announce their split.

What Did Bettina Say After the Engagement?

Bettina reposted a quote from a ministry page on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, December 16. The quote was written in black with a white background and featured these eleven words: "Surround yourself with people who pray for you behind your back."

The cryptic quote comes after Bettina's engagement to Donald Jr. was announced at the White House Christmas party on Monday, December 15.

When Did Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Get Engaged?

According to a video posted by controversial far-right internet personality Laura Loomer on her X formerly known as Twitter account, President Trump announced that his eldest son and Bettina were getting married at the White House Christmas party on December 15.

"It's not often that I'm at a loss for words, because we usually do the ranting and raving really well but this is a little different," Donald Jr. said in the video. "I just want to wish all of you guys an incredible holiday season, a Merry Christmas, a very Happy New Year, And [I want] to thank Bettina for that one word: 'Yes.' "

Bettina then gave her own speech, saying, "This has been the most unforgettable weekend. I get to marry the love of my life, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Thank you."

When Did Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Start Dating?

It's not exactly clear when Bettina and Donald Jr. began to date. PEOPLE reported in December 2024 that a source told them the couple had been dating for about six months.

The newly engaged pair was first spotted and photographed together getting brunch together in August. Sources told The Daily Mail they were seen kissing at the restaurant. At the time, Donald Jr. was still engaged to Kimberly.

In December 2024, the couple were photographed hand in hand in the street of Palm Beach as they attended a eatery for Bettina's birthday festivities. Following the release of the photos, news broke that Donald Jr. and Kimberly broke up.

Donald Jr. broke his silence on the reports of their split and seemingly confirmed it in a statement to Page Six. He said, "Kimberly and I will never stop caring for each other and will always keep a special bond."

Donald Jr. and the former prosecutor began dating in 2018 and got engaged in 2020, before splitting in 2024. Donald was previously married to Vanessa Trump and they share five children: Kai, 18, Donald III, 16, Tristan, 14, Spencer, 13, and Chloe, 11.