Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend Bettina Anderson is eyeing a high-minded philanthropic role in the incoming Trump administration, Mar-a-Lago officials told the Post.
Mr. Anderson, 38, is a Palm Beach socialite who has expressed a desire to serve on the Trump White House's Community Outreach Council or advisory committee, according to a person involved in the transition effort. This was revealed by a close source.
In particular, she is seeking the top spot on the president's Arts and Humanities Council, another person familiar with the discussions said.
Anderson chats with insiders at President-elect Donald Trump's eldest son after he split from his fiancée of nearly four years, Kimberly Guilfoyle.
The split coincided with Guilfoyle, 55, taking a job as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
In a post on Truth Social announcing the appointment, President Trump, 78, praised the former Fox News host as a “close friend and ally.”[h]”She has extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics, as well as a keen intellect, making her uniquely qualified to represent the United States and protect our interests abroad.”
Don Jr.'s new president had access to senior decision-makers while being co-opted by him, a person close to the transition effort said, adding that Anderson was trying to “appeal his administration to the more sophisticated and liberal Hamptons and Palms.” “How can I help make this happen?” he added. Beach types. ”
But insiders have questioned whether Mr. Anderson has good intentions or whether he has the necessary qualifications to serve in the second Trump administration, which has already entered the new year with a long political streak. It is moving quickly to approve the list of appointees.
“Wanting to be an influencer is nothing new in this world. But is she an influencer or an infiltrator?” The source was questioned.
Asked about a possible philanthropy appointment, Don Jr.'s spokesperson said: “This is completely wrong. Not only has she not received philanthropy, she has never been raised wanting it.'' “Never happened,” he countered.
Anderson currently serves on the board of the Project Paradise Film Fund, which awards $25,000 grants to make films about Florida wildlife. All proceeds will be donated to conservation efforts.
“A Palm Beach native and outdoor enthusiast, Bettina is passionate about protecting Florida's wildlife and preserving the natural treasures that make Florida a unique, beautiful place to live.” Website contains an explanation.
“Bettina loves being in the water and, as a licensed rebreather technology diver, has a unique and special opportunity to witness the impact that overexploitation is having on our natural waters and marine wildlife. I have a lens,” Anderson’s description on the website reads.
But her presence at Mar-a-Lago has drawn scorn from some Trump supporters. A source told the Daily Mail.they are concerned that she is not “MAGA” enough and has left-leaning views.
Anderson's Instagram posts include an honest statement of her personal opinion against having children, as well as a photo of herself with a pram full of shopping bags.
“I'm a typical stay-at-home mom…I don't do housework…I don't have a husband…I don't have kids,” her Instagram profile reads.
She has previously posted content supporting Black Lives Matter, posing proudly wearing a mask and mocking passersby without makeup for their “ignorance” during the coronavirus pandemic. was.
“The transition is a huge victory for the country,” a Trump aide said in an email. “You can't afford to go through the headaches and responsibilities of growing Instagram followers…especially if you're not a MAGA to begin with.”
Sources who spoke to the Post echoed similar sentiments, questioning her motives and whether she was using Don Jr. simply to increase her influence.
Guilfoyle was looking forward to “the future” after splitting from her ex-fiancée, 46.
“Kimberly knows she needs to focus on her future and is excited about her next steps as an ambassador. She remains a great ally of the president, but the way she has been treated in recent weeks… There is no doubt that there was some dissatisfaction and disappointment with that,” said a source.
“I think part of the reason is that she's a little worried about Don, because if this new woman had malicious intentions, it would be really terrible. Don… He's been great, he's done a great job with the transition, and it would just be unfortunate for him to suffer this self-inflicted injury.”
Anderson and Trump's transition spokesperson did not respond to inquiries from the Post.
