Whispers, Distance, and One Very Cold Box: Trump Family’s Strange Behavior Fuels Questions About Don Jr.’s New Romance

Something felt off. And everyone noticed.

When Donald Trump Jr. arrived at Super Bowl 2025 with his girlfriend Bettina Anderson, it was supposed to be their high-profile debut as a couple on the national stage. But what unfolded inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans wasn’t the public show of unity many expected—it was something else entirely.

Bettina, all smiles and dressed to impress, shared bathroom selfies and tagged her location proudly. But behind the glamor and polished red carpet poses, the body language inside the Trump family’s luxury suite was unmistakable: distance. Tension. And silence.

Multiple sources confirm that Donald Trump intentionally seated Don Jr. and Bettina in a separate box, away from himself, Ivanka, Eric, and other core members of the family. And according to at least one witness: “The message was loud, even if no one said it out loud. She wasn’t welcomed.”

They risked an awkward run-in with Don Jr.’s ex Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Super Bowl, as she too was in attendance.

Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson seem to be getting serious, as he brought her to the 2025 Super Bowl. She’s seen at the event

The couple also attended the Fanatics Super Bowl Party at The Sugar Mill one day prior, where they posed on the red carpet together

Kimberly – who posed for a cozy snap with Yellowstone actor Kevin Costner – opted for some red pants, a black silky top, and a black furry coat for the football game.

They risked an awkward run-in with Don Jr.’s ex Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Super Bowl, as she too was in attendance

An invisible wall inside the stadium

Observers at the event say Trump was in high spirits—until Bettina entered. He reportedly avoided eye contact with her the entire evening and did not approach their side of the suite once. Don Jr., usually animated during games, looked unusually restrained.

“He kept glancing over toward his father’s section,” a source close to the family told us. “It was obvious he was waiting for a nod or some kind of acknowledgment. It never came.”

What makes the moment even more tense? Kimberly Guilfoyle—Don Jr.’s ex-fiancée—was also in attendance, seated comfortably just a few suites away.

“She was glowing,” one political reporter on-site noted. “Flanked by allies, talking with Kevin Costner, unfazed. The contrast was stunning.”

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.

Kimberly – who posed for a cozy snap with Yellowstone actor Kevin Costner – opted for some red pants, a black silky top, and a black furry coat for the football game

Many Trump family members were at the sporting event , including Donald, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Lara Trump. Don Jr. and Bettina notably did not sit in the same box as Donald

A family divided? Or a message delivered?

This isn’t the first time rumors have swirled around Don Jr.’s new relationship. Ever since he was spotted kissing Bettina at a Palm Beach restaurant last fall—while still reportedly engaged to Guilfoyle—Trump World has been whispering.

Some insiders say Bettina, a socialite known for her influencer circle and nightlife habits, simply doesn’t “fit” with the first family’s carefully curated political image.

“She’s not MAGA. She’s Manhattan,” said one former White House staffer. “And that doesn’t play well at Mar-a-Lago, especially with an election looming.”

Her recent public posts haven’t helped. From quoting Exodus to posing in designer suits far from conservative chic, Anderson has drawn both admiration and suspicion.

“She’s playing her part,” one donor close to the campaign noted. “But nobody’s sure what her endgame is.”

The unspoken role of Kimberly Guilfoyle

While the headlines focus on Don Jr. and Bettina, those watching closely say Kimberly Guilfoyle never actually left the stage—she just changed positions.

Now U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Guilfoyle has remained a fixture in Trump’s inner circle. Her absence from Don Jr.’s side seems to have only strengthened her standing elsewhere.

“Kim knows how to pivot,” a longtime Republican operative said. “She doesn’t lose power. She just changes the room she walks into.”

And yet, her presence at the Super Bowl—confident, composed, flanked by major figures—left many wondering if the story is as over as Don Jr. wants people to believe.

“She said nothing,” another political reporter tweeted. “But she said everything.”

What now for Don Jr. and Bettina?

Despite public displays of affection and Bettina’s recent invitation to Trump’s inauguration events, the signals from the family have been, at best, mixed.

Photos show her seated away from the main Rotunda during the swearing-in. A source close to the planning team says, “It wasn’t personal—but it wasn’t prioritized either.”

Others aren’t convinced.

“You don’t keep someone at arm’s length unless you’re preparing for an exit,” one veteran campaign insider speculated. “And Don Jr. knows exactly how quickly that distance can turn into isolation.”

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.

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 Bettina

Bettina scored an invite to Donald’s highly coveted inauguration last month. While she didn’t sit up front with Don Jr. (left), she was spotted in the crowd (right)

Donald Trump Jr. shows off MAGA outfit and new girlfriend

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.

Behind the red carpet, a fracture forming?

As the Super Bowl crowd roared, the tension inside the Trump family suite told another story—one not captured on ESPN or Instagram.

Don Jr. tried to play the part. Bettina smiled for the cameras. But in the corners of the suite, behind crossed arms and avoided glances, something was unraveling.

And for those who’ve watched the Trump brand manage loyalty with precision, the message was crystal clear: not everyone makes it to the inner circle… no matter who they’re dating.