Trump not attending son Don Jr.’s Wedding amid Iran Crisis
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WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is missing his eldest son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson in Bahamas as the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies, and after weeks of massive fighting, the whole thing is about to get settled under a Peace Deal. Despite expressing a desire to be there, Trump said pressing national responsibilities, including tensions involving Iran, require him to remain in Washington, D.C. Calling it a difficult “no-win” situation, he noted that criticism would follow regardless of his decision, as the Trump family marks another major moment in the public eye without the president present. Trump confirmed he will not attend the weekend wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., to socialite Bettina Anderson, a high-profile ceremony reportedly set to take place in the Bahamas. The president revealed the decision in a Truth Social post, saying that despite wanting to be present for his son’s big day and welcoming Anderson into the family, he is being pulled back by what he described as urgent national responsibilities. He stressed that ongoing government matters, including escalating tensions involving Iran, require him to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during what he called a critical period. Trump wrote that his “love for US” and pressing official duties made attendance impossible, adding congratulations to the couple while still expressing regret over missing the event. POTUS suggested he was torn about attending the private, “small affair,” saying he would try to make it but acknowledging the timing was difficult. He framed the situation as politically no-win, remarking that if he attended, he would be criticized, and if he did not, he would face backlash regardless. “This is not good timing for me,” he said, referencing Iran and other unresolved issues, and adding that he could not escape criticism no matter what decision he made. He still wished the couple wel