Don Jr. revealed the engagement at a White House event in December, publicly thanking Bettina for her "yes." In a video on X, Anderson called being at the White House a privilege and described the weekend as unforgettable, saying she felt like the "luckiest girl" to be marrying the "love of my life."
Don Jr. has not ruled out future political ambitions; at the Qatar Economic Forum in May 2025 he said, "I don't know... Maybe one day," when asked about running. A White House wedding would put the couple in familiar political surroundings as they consider next steps.