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President Trump to Skip Son's Wedding

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • President Donald Trump will not attend his eldest son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding to Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle.
  • Trump cited "government work" and his love for the U.S. as reasons for his absence, though the wedding is a private event.
  • The wedding is taking place on a small island in the Bahamas, with the official ceremony having occurred in Florida.

The Trump dynasty is set to celebrate a joyous occasion with the upcoming wedding of Donald Trump Jr. to Bettina Anderson. However, a notable absence will be that of President Donald Trump himself, who has confirmed he will not be attending the festivities.

President Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that while he wished to be with his son and his new family member, "circumstances related to government work and my love for the United States" prevent his attendance. This decision comes despite the wedding being a private event with around 50 guests, scheduled for Saturday on a small Bahamian island, following an official ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida.

Sources suggest the President's absence was long anticipated, as the couple desired a private ceremony. The presence of the President would have necessitated significant security measures, potentially disrupting the intimate atmosphere. Notably, a bridal shower for Bettina Anderson at Mar-a-Lago in April was attended by Ivanka and Tiffany Trump, and even Donald Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples, though Melania Trump was absent.

Donald Trump Jr., 48, is a businessman with past ties to Russian individuals, particularly around the 2016 election. His previous marriage was to Vanessa Haydon, with whom he has five children. Bettina Anderson, 39, is a model and works for her family's charity organization.

Although I would have very much liked to be with my son Don Jr. and the newest member of the Trump family, his future wife Bettina, circumstances related to government work and my love for the United States do not allow it.

· Donald TrumpPresident Trump's statement on Truth Social explaining his absence from the wedding.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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