President Donald Trump said he will not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., to Bettina Anderson, citing the need to remain in Washington, District of Columbia, for government business. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he felt it was important to stay at the White House during what he described as an important period.

The wedding is scheduled to take place this weekend on a small island in the Bahamas. Although Trump previously indicated he would try to attend, he later confirmed that official responsibilities would prevent him from traveling. He had originally planned to spend Friday night in New Jersey but instead returned to the White House following a change in his public schedule.

Trump administration officials are currently engaged in diplomatic talks mediated by Pakistan aimed at reaching an agreement to end the war with Iran that began on February 28. Trump Jr. and Anderson are already legally married, according to a marriage license filed in Palm Beach County, Florida. This marks Trump Jr.'s third engagement; he shares five children with his former wife, Vanessa, and was previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle until their separation in 2024.