Donald Trump confirmed he will not attend his eldest son Donald Trump Jr’s wedding to Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas. He said government circumstances and his love for the United States require him to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during an important period of time. He previously said he would try to make the ceremony but called it not good timing because of the Iran war. Sources said the wedding is intimate with fewer than 50 guests and that privacy was a factor in his decision. Trump also described the situation as difficult, saying he would be criticized either way. He is facing record-low approval ratings amid public frustration over high everyday costs tied to the Middle East conflict.
"“While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr, and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so. I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time. Congratulations to Don and Bettina! President DONALD J. TRUMP,”"
"“He'd like me to go,” Trump said. “I said, 'You know, this is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things.'”"
"“That's one I can't win on,” Trump said in the Oval Office when asked if he planned to attend his eldest son's wedding. “If I do attend, I get killed. If I don't attend, I get killed by the fake news, of course.”"
"The president had also said his son's wedding was a “small little private affair”. Part of the reason Trump was not going to attend was to keep the couple's ceremony as private as possible, sources also told CNN. Yet, the president had given a vague answer when asked about it on Thursday - indicating he had to be around for Iran war developments."
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