Rumors are swirling around socialite Bettina Anderson after she was spotted in close proximity to Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle at the recent Republican National Convention. Page Six has learned that Anderson, 37, was seated directly behind the couple during the GOP event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, adding fuel to the speculation ignited by earlier sightings of her with Don Jr.
The buzz began last week when The Daily Mail reported that Don Jr. was seen looking “cozy” with Anderson during a brunch at Honor Bar in Palm Beach, Florida. According to the tabloid, they were even spotted “locking lips,” making it the talk of Palm Beach. Additionally, photos surfaced of Anderson and Don Jr. attending a party in Jupiter, Florida last month, an event Guilfoyle allegedly did not attend.
In photos from the convention, Anderson can be seen applauding in a striking red outfit, sitting behind Don Jr. and Guilfoyle. She was also spotted chatting with Don Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump, with whom she is reportedly close. Sources revealed that Anderson attended the convention with Vanessa, and the two were seen seated together near the rest of the Trump family.
Further stoking the gossip, Anderson appeared in the background of an Instagram post by Don Jr., where he posed with WWE legend Hulk Hogan at the convention. A GOP insider explained that Anderson’s seat at the event was “open” and “not assigned,” brushing off any notion that her presence held a deeper meaning.
Despite the growing speculation, Trump insiders were quick to dismiss any claims of tension between Don Jr. and Guilfoyle, who have been engaged for four years. Some sources speculated that the photos of Anderson and Don Jr. were part of a smear campaign. “They are 100 percent together. They love each other,” a source told Page Six, adding that the couple continues to live and campaign together and has upcoming plans for a trip to Europe. Another insider admitted the couple has had occasional public arguments at Mar-a-Lago, but insisted they remain strong.
To further silence the rumors, Guilfoyle posted a photo of herself and Don Jr. at Patriot’s Day Freedom Fest, planting a kiss on his cheek, reinforcing that the two are still very much a couple.
Meanwhile, Anderson appeared to cheekily address the situation on her own Instagram. She posted a quote from the character Moira Rose of Schitt’s Creek, saying, “Gossip is the devil’s telephone. Best to just hang up,” while posing in front of a sign that read “Private.” In another post, Anderson shared a clip from Meet Joe Black featuring Anthony Hopkins advising, “Love is passion. Obsession. Find someone you can love like crazy.”
Anderson’s cryptic posts only added to the intrigue, as speculation continues about her relationship with Don Jr. and what role, if any, it plays in his ongoing relationship with Guilfoyle.