(L-R) Donald Trump, Don Jr., and Kimberly Guilfoyle.Photo:Joe Raedle/Getty; Bonnie Biess/Getty; Rob Kim/Getty
Joe Raedle/Getty; Bonnie Biess/Getty; Rob Kim/Getty
Kimberly Guilfoyle,Donald Trump Jr.’s longtime fiancée, has been nominated as a United States diplomat, a day afterhe was seen holding hands with Florida socialite Bettina Anderson.
On Tuesday, Dec. 10,Donald Trumpannounced onTruth Socialthat Guilfoyle had been nominated as the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
The announcement was made a day afterDaily Mailobtained photos of Don Jr. and Anderson holding hands during a nighttime walk around Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday, Dec. 9. The outlet reports the pair were celebrating Anderson’s birthday.
(L-R) Donald Trump Jr., Bettina Anderson.Bonnie Biess/Getty; Alexander Tamargo/Getty
Bonnie Biess/Getty; Alexander Tamargo/Getty
While neither party has publicly commented on the photos, Trump said he nominated Guilfoyle, who has been engaged to Don Jr. since 2020, to her new role as she’s been “a close friend and ally” for “many years.”
The president-elect called the former assistant district attorney and Fox News host “perfectly suited” to foster “strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation.”
“Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics along with her sharp intellect make her supremely qualified to represent the United States, and safeguard its interests abroad,” he said.
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump, Jr. attend the DC premiere of the film, “Death of a Nation” on August 1, 2018.Shannon Finney/Getty
Shannon Finney/Getty
Guilfoyle and Don Jr. first began dating in 2018, afterhis divorce from his ex-wife Vanessa, whom he was married to for 12 years. Vanessa and Don Jr.share five children.
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While speaking about her romance with Don Jr. toMetropolitan Palm Beachmagazinein 2022, Guilfoyle, who was previously married to California Gov.Gavin Newsom, said they immediately had “sparks” during their first date, which happened after years of knowing one another.
“In fact, we have been together from that night on, happily ever after,” she told the outlet. “Just simply, Don and I are a perfect match. We are similar in many ways and beautifully complement one another in other ways, a true yin and yang. We share the same inner passion and fighting spirit.”
Donald Trump Jr.Shannon Stapleton/Reuters/Bloomberg via Getty
Shannon Stapleton/Reuters/Bloomberg via Getty
However, in September, sources told PEOPLE thatthe pair had allegedly been spending a lot of time apart.
At the time, one source described Don Jr. as more independent than Guilfoyle, coming and going as he pleases and quietly seeing Anderson.
source: people.com
