Donald Trump Jr.’s new girlfriend Bettina Anderson proudly showed off her charity work after it was reported that his friends were worried she was going to tarnish the ‘Trump brand.’
The Palm Beach socialite, 38, teamed up with Literacy Coalition of PBC to read to young children on Tuesday in honor of Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida.
She made sure to document the endeavor on her Instagram Stories, sharing a sweet snap of herself sitting alongside a little girl.
Bettina, dressed casually in a gray sweater and white sweatpants, held a book as she and the youngster looked at it together.
She captioned the post with a quote from acclaimed children’s author Dr. Seuss, which read, ‘The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.’
According to Literacy Coalition of PBC, the event is ‘designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to inspire students and families to make reading part of their daily routines.’
Bettina’s charitable act comes after a source told DailyMail.com in late December that allies of Donald Trump‘s eldest son, 47, expressed concerns that Bettina’s notorious party girl reputation in Palm Beach wasn’t highbrow enough to be associated with the first family.
At least two people close with Don Jr. even alleged that she was only using him as her latest step in her ‘social ladder climbing’ and carefree influencer lifestyle.
Donald Trump Jr.’s girlfriend Bettina Anderson proudly showed off her charity work, weeks after it was reported that his friends were worried she was going to tarnish the ‘Trump brand’
The Palm Beach socialite teamed up with Literacy Coalition of PBC to read to young children on Tuesday in honor of Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida
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The rumors haven’t seemed to deter the couple, as Bettina scored an invite to Donald’s highly coveted inauguration last Monday.
While she didn’t sit up front with Don Jr., she was spotted in the crowd wearing a black and white patterned Dolce and Gabbana suit.
Afterwards, a source close to the family assured DailyMail.com that Bettina is ‘adored’ by the Trumps, and there was no intended slight in her failing to secure a seat in the Rotunda with Don Jr., as they were in extremely high demand.
Also in attendance was Don Jr.’s ex Kimberly Guilfoyle, who Donald recently appointed as the ambassador to Greece.
Don Jr. started dating Kimberly in 2018, and they got engaged in December 2020.
It’s unclear when they split, but in September 2024, Don Jr. was caught locking lips with Florida socialite Bettina.
DailyMail.com exclusively obtained photos at the time that showed the two kissing during an intimate date at a Palm Beach restaurant.
Afterwards, a source said Don Jr.’s dalliance with Bettina was an open secret in the ritzy Florida town, and that they were spotted enjoying each other’s company frequently.
The rumors haven’t seemed to defer the couple, as Bettina scored an invite to Donald’s highly coveted inauguration last Monday
While she didn’t sit up front with Don Jr. (center), she was spotted in the crowd wearing a black and white Dolce and Gabbana suit (right). His ex Kimberly Guilfoyle (left) was also there
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But the insider added that Kimberly was blindsided by the photos, stating, ‘Kimberly either didn’t know about Bettina – or didn’t want to know.
‘Did she hear whispers that Don Jr. was fooling around with someone else? Probably.
Afterwards, a source close assured DailyMail.com that Bettina is ‘adored’ by the Trumps, and there was no intended slight in her failing to secure a seat in the Rotunda with Don Jr.
‘She’s no fool but it’s easy to deceive yourself when you’re so committed to someone and believe he’s committed to you.’
Don Jr. and Kimberly continued to be photographed together after the images emerged, but she has not been snapped with him since November 12.
Then, in early December, Don Jr. and Bettina were spotted enjoying a romantic night out together.
Afterwards, however, a source told DailyMail.com that Bettina wasn’t ‘MAGA enough’ and that her love of partying hadn’t meshed well with the first family’s A-list Mar-A-Lago clientele.
Afterwards, Bettina 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.
