
Online speculation linking Bettina Anderson, the Palm Beach socialite now engaged to Donald Trump Jr, with a past romantic interest in Elon Musk has circulated widely on social media. The claims, suggesting she once wanted to date Musk or have his children, have gained traction despite no confirmation from credible news organisations.
Anderson and Trump Jr's engagement was publicly announced on 15 December 2025 at a White House holiday reception, drawing significant media attention and scrutiny of both her personal history and the origins of unverified online claims. Reports indicate they have been together for about a year and appeared publicly at events including a wedding in India and president Donald Trump's inauguration.