U.S. President Donald Trump says he will not attend his eldest son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas this weekend. Multiple outlets report Trump confirms the decision, saying he must remain in Washington, D.C., because of “circumstances pertaining to government.” In an earlier statement, Trump linked the timing to the ongoing war and negotiations involving Iran, describing it as “bad timing.” On Thursday, he also said he has “a thing called Iran and other things,” a phrase repeated in several reports.
Trump’s announcement follows coverage that his son is scheduled to marry Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson at a destination ceremony on a small island in the Bahamas, with some reports citing CNN and other sources familiar with the plans. The White House later adjusts Trump’s travel plans, indicating he will not go to a planned weekend trip to a New Jersey golf resort and instead stays in the U.S. capital.
Outlets also note that the decision comes as U.S. diplomacy with Iran continues and the broader regional situation remains tense.
