Trump says he will ‘try and make’ son’s wedding, but timing is ‘not good’ for him
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump indicated he might skip his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas over Memorial Day weekend, citing pressing issues like the conflict in Iran as reasons for his potential absence.
- Despite the ongoing Middle East tensions, Trump has attended leisure events such as a UFC fight in Miami and a PGA golf tournament at his Florida club, as well as playing multiple rounds of golf himself.
- Donald Trump Jr., 48, is set to marry Bettina Anderson, a socialite and model from a prominent banking family, following his previous marriage to Vanessa Haydon and a recent broken engagement to Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- Trump's approval ratings are currently at an all-time low, and he acknowledged the public relations challenge of attending a lavish wedding while many Americans face economic hardships due to rising gas and food prices.
- The president expressed ambivalence about the situation, noting that whether he attends or not, he expects criticism, but he wished the couple well for their marriage.