Trump won't attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, citing responsibilities in Washington
President Trump announced he will not attend his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding due to responsibilities in Washington. He expressed his desire to be there but emphasized the importance of his duties at the White House. The wedding is taking place in the Bahamas and is described as a small private affair.
- ▪President Trump cited government responsibilities as the reason for not attending his son’s wedding.
- ▪The wedding is reportedly taking place in the Bahamas.
- ▪This is Donald Trump Jr.'s second marriage after his divorce in 2018.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr’s wedding — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson officially marry ahead of Bahamas wedding — Page Six
- ▪ Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding — Korea Times
- ▪ Trump skipping wedding of son Donald Jr. to Bettina Anderson — CNBC — Top
- ▪ Trump not scheduled to attend Donald Jr.’s wedding in Bahamas — Washington Examiner
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 13:46:46 -0400 |
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Politics President Trump won't attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, citing responsibilities in Washington By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson May 22, 2026 / 1:46 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Friday said he won't be attending the wedding of his son, Donald Trump Jr., to Bettina Anderson this weekend, citing responsibilities at the White House. "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," the president wrote on Truth Social.
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