Don Jr.'s new girlfriend Bettina Anderson drops defiant response to critics who branded her a 'social climber'
Donald Trump Jr.'s new love has clapped back at her critics with a subtle vow to take the high road amid rumors his inner circle is begging him to end the relationship.
The president's eldest son, 46, hard launched his relationship with Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, 38, by bringing her to the Trump family Christmas celebration at Mar-a-Lago.
Just weeks earlier, he publicly announced the end of his engagement to former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle.
The new relationship has sparked fears within Trump's camp, amid rumors that Anderson is a social climber with a notorious party girl reputation in Florida.
This week, she took to Instagram to issue a defiant response to her critics, sharing a bible passage about lies and manipulation, the Irish Star reported.
'So let them lie. Let them manipulate. Let them talk. You just be still, because when God is on your side, who can stand against you?' the bible passage, from the book of Exodus, states.
The passage was part of a video posted by an account which shares motivational quotes and messages, Cycas Motivation.
Anderson later shared a photograph taken from the back of a horse, which she captioned: 'Happiness.'
The pair took their relationship public shortly before his father will be sworn in as the nation's 47th president on January 20, 2025
This week, she took to Instagram to issue a defiant response to her critics, sharing a bible passage about lies and manipulation. Pictured at MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK Opening Night Party
Allies of the president's eldest son are worried his new flame isn't 'MAGA enough' after her previous support for the Black Lives Matter movement and strict COVID rules.
The pair took their relationship public just weeks before his father will be sworn in as the nation's 47th president on January 20, 2025.
Anderson plans to join Don Jr. at Trump's Inauguration next month, a source told DailyMail.com, which would be her first public event alongside the first son.
'It's one thing to worry about Palm Beach shenanigans making a stop at Mar-a-Lago,' said a source close to the transition team. 'But to let those problems penetrate the White House is a new level of trouble.'
At least two people close with Don Jr. allege that she is only using their friend as her latest step in her 'social ladder climbing' and carefree influencer lifestyle.
She describes herself as a 'typical stay at home mom…only I don’t do household chores…or have a husband…or have kids.'
Don Jr. and Anderson jetted off to Italy for a romantic getaway days after the news of their relationship broke.
Anderson has shared pictures of love letters and flowers sent to her from Don Jr. and also openly documented their luxurious European escape.
Anderson later shared a photograph taken from the back of a horse, which she captioned: 'Happiness'
First whispers of her relationship with Don Jr. started in September when images emerged of the couple kissing and cuddling while dining at a restaurant near the Trump's southern Florida residence
First whispers of her relationship with Don Jr. started in September when images emerged of the couple kissing and cuddling while dining at a restaurant near the Trump's southern Florida residence.
At the time, the 46-year-old father-of-five was still publicly engaged to former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle.
More images of the two together were obtained in mid-December by Daily Mail and just hours later it was revealed that Don Jr.'s relationship with Guilfoyle was over after a four-year engagement.
Stacey Bendet, fashion designer and founder and CEO of Alice + Olivia, said that the smears are due to other women 'fixating on competing' and not empowering each other.
'I have been friends with Bettina for a decade, she is the kindest soul, she has the biggest heart, she is witty and wise, hilariously funny, and an Ivy League grad - anyone who says a word otherwise is just another societal example of women fixating on competing verse empowering.'
'Don adores her for good reasons!!' she added in a text.
Model Bettina Anderson attends Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Party
More images of the two together were obtained in mid-December by Daily Mail
But another person who says they have been close with Don Jr. for decades claims that Anderson is the furthest person they want close to Trump and his family.
Others say that Anderson is trying to use Don Jr. as a 'stepping stone' to reach even 'bigger fish.'
Asked why there is such an uprising from those in Palm Beach about Anderson, many had the same answer: 'We want to protect the Trump brand and don't want her close to the family.'
