On July 13, 2025, Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson were seen embracing while waiting for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s arrival so they could attend the FIFA Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The couple’s public display of affection stirred reactions ranging from ridicule to support.

Standing on the windy Teterboro airfield, the President’s son, 47, and the socialite, 38, were pictured relishing each other’s company in full view of the paparazzi. In one image, they were seen holding hands as they walked across the tarmac.

Both were wearing matching white button-down shirts, with Bettina opting for dark navy trousers while Donald Jr. wore light gray pants. In another shot, Bettina had her arms wrapped around her partner with a smile on her face, and one image captured them sharing a smooch.

This PDA for the cameras quickly ignited buzz online, but it was that kiss in particular that drew the most attention, as many netizens weren’t sure whether they believed this romance at all.

One commenter noted, “😂He’s watching his reflection in her sunglasses!!🙄” Another wrote, “That isn’t exactly excessive 😂. An awkward peck on the lips.”

On Facebook, one person commented, “His eyes are open. Red flag 101,” while another added, “It looks like Don had his eyes open when he kissed her and seemed not into the kiss.” Someone even warned, “Run Bettina Run [sic].”

However, others were more supportive. One fan declared, “So classy and such a good example.” Another added, “Good for them. Hopefully this one works out [sic].”

Some netizens simply had questions about Donald Jr.’s past fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle. One person asked, “What happened to the fiancee? Did she received a break up email ? Just curious, the media haven’t mentioned it [sic],” and another wondered, “Wait, I thought he was engaged?”

Despite the commentary, the relationship is allegedly getting serious. A few days after the tarmac display, a source told Us Weekly that Bettina is ready for marriage and would almost certainly say yes if Donald Jr. asked, a move his friends believe is in the near future.

The insider also said that the socialite is eager to start a family of her own and has been impressed by how devoted Donald Jr. is to his children, Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe Trump, whom he co-parents with his ex-wife, Vanessa Trump.

Furthermore, the couple is also allegedly “cute and loving” when they’re together and aren’t afraid of a little PDA around their friends.

“He is very much a gentleman and pulls her chair out, lets her order first and treats her so well,” the source noted, adding that Donald Jr. compliments his girlfriend often on her intelligence and beauty.

Additionally, Bettina is reportedly known for being “shy but funny” as well as the kind of partner who lets Donald Jr. socialize with others and hang out with his male friends. However, she can “hold her own conversations and enjoy herself,” according to the insider.

The couple has been together since the summer of 2024, before Donald Trump’s electoral victory, as confirmed by Page Six last December.

Meanwhile, this wasn’t the only kiss within the Trump family that ignited buzz. As previously reported, a photo of the President and the First Lady sharing a moment at the White House has sparked a wave of reactions online.

The image, taken from the Truman Balcony on July 4, 2025, shows Donald leaning in for a kiss as fireworks lit up the Washington, D.C. sky. Melania appears to wear an unusual expression as her husband moves closer, prompting a flood of social media responses.

One netizen asked, “That’s a kiss??? Lmao.” Another wrote, “She looks scared.” A similar sentiment followed, “She look’s terrified 😂 [sic].” Another noted, “Look at her face!” Someone else wrote, “She looks so uncomfortable.”

One person added, “The kiss was embarrassingly awkward.” Not all feedback was critical. Some offered a more neutral take. “I think she is a lil shy but she loves the kisses [sic],” someone commented.

Others defended the couple. “They love each other. Stop with your nonsense. It gets old,” one person replied to a critic. Supporters also called the moment “really cute,” with one writing, “So nice to have attractive people in the White House again who love each other.”

Another added, “They adore each other, don’t listen to the haters!!!” One comment simply read, “I’m so proud of them both.” Despite the criticism, the President and his wife are going strong.