Donald Trump Jr.’s relationship with Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson has taken a stunning turn, as sources reveal the 38-year-old model reportedly set her sights on billionaire Elon Musk before pursuing the president’s son. According to multiple reports, Anderson viewed Trump Jr., 47, as a pathway to the Tesla founder rather than a romantic endgame.
“She was going for Elon Musk,” an anonymous friend of Anderson told The Daily Beast, speaking on condition of anonymity due to fear of backlash from Trump World. The friend made an even more explosive claim about Anderson’s intentions: “She told me she wanted to have one of Elon’s babies and she thought going after Don Jr. would help her get close to Elon.”
The friend emphasized the seriousness of Anderson’s alleged plan, adding, “She told several of us this was her ultimate goal.” Anderson did not respond to requests for comment about these allegations, and a Trump Organization spokesman declined to directly address the Musk issue in what were described as expletive-filled messages.
Musk, who has at least 14 children, has become known for his public concerns about global population decline and his desire to increase birth rates. The SpaceX founder has been a prominent ally of President Donald Trump, making him a fixture in the inner circles Anderson reportedly sought to infiltrate. However, no evidence suggests Anderson ever communicated her alleged desires directly to Musk, and nothing appears to have materialized between them.
Anderson’s relationship with Trump Jr. reportedly began in summer 2024, according to sources, though she was also seen attending Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. The timeline of their romance overlapped with Trump Jr.’s engagement to Kimberly Guilfoyle, 56, a top fundraiser for Trump’s presidential campaign and former Fox News host. Anderson first appeared in Trump family circles at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, where she was seated directly behind Trump Jr. and his then-fiancée.
By December 2024, Anderson and Trump Jr. were photographed holding hands in public in Palm Beach, Florida. The public display came shortly before Guilfoyle’s nomination as ambassador to Greece in December 2024. Political observers viewed Guilfoyle’s appointment as a strategic move that rewarded her loyalty while creating distance from Trump’s immediate sphere, allowing his son to openly pursue his new relationship.
The situation has created tension within Trump’s inner circle. Guilfoyle reportedly expressed unhappiness about Anderson potentially spending time in the Jupiter, Florida home she once shared with Trump Jr. “Kim isn’t too happy about this,” a source told the Daily Mail. “She is worried about the stuff she’s leaving behind. The last thing she wants to do is to see Bettina using something she owns.”
Anderson apparently took offense at suggestions she was concerned with Guilfoyle’s belongings or opinion. According to reports, Anderson reportedly posted a cryptic message on social media about desperate women, though the post’s intended target was not explicitly identified. The timing of the post, however, coincided with published reports about Guilfoyle’s concerns regarding Anderson’s presence in her former home.
Despite the controversy surrounding her relationship’s origins, Anderson has publicly defended Trump Jr. against criticism. When media reports described him unfavorably, she responded on social media with effusive praise, calling him brilliant and lovely. The couple has been seen together at numerous high-profile events in Palm Beach, suggesting their relationship has solidified regardless of how it began.
The allegations about Anderson’s initial interest in Musk add another layer of complexity to an already complicated romantic situation. Trump Jr. was still officially engaged to Guilfoyle when reports indicate his relationship with Anderson began developing in summer 2024. The overlapping timelines and Anderson’s alleged strategic motivations have raised eyebrows among Trump family members and associates, according to multiple sources.
Anderson has established herself as a model and influencer in Florida’s elite social circles. Her background and connections made her a familiar face in the wealthy enclave where Trump maintains his Mar-a-Lago estate. Friends describe her as socially ambitious and well-connected within the community’s upper echelons.
The revelation about Anderson’s reported interest in Musk highlights the complex social dynamics within Trump’s extended political and business network. Musk’s close relationship with President Trump during the 2024 campaign and beyond made him an influential figure in circles Anderson frequented. Whether her alleged strategy to reach Musk through Trump Jr. was genuine or exaggerated by sources remains unclear, as Anderson has not publicly addressed the claims.
As Guilfoyle settles into her role as ambassador to Greece, thousands of miles from Palm Beach, Trump Jr. and Anderson continue their relationship in Florida. The couple has been spotted together at numerous events, suggesting their relationship continues despite the swirling allegations about her initial motivations.
