Jimmy Kimmel jokingly claimed the real reason Donald Trump has nominated his son Donald Trump Jr’s fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece is because of their rumored break-up.
Paparazzi pictures published Tuesday captured the President-elect’s eldest son stepping out in Palm Beach, Florida, with local socialite Bettina Anderson on what appeared to be a romantic evening stroll.
Although neither Don Jr nor Guilfoyle, who began dating in 2018 and have been engaged since 2020, have commented on the state of their relationship, speculation has been mounting that they have parted ways.
In mid-2019, Guilfoyle and Trump Jr. jointly purchased a $4.4 million home in The Hamptons. They sold it in March 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic for $8.14 million.
Also in March 2021, the couple jointly purchased a $9.7 million home in Jupiter, Florida. Guilfoyle and Trump became engaged on December 31, 2020. The news of the engagement was not made public until January 2022. Since 2021, Guilfoyle and Trump Jr. have cohabitated in their Jupiter residence.
Donald Trump Jr. posted in support of Guilfoyle after his father, the President-elect, announced she is his pick for the Ambassador to Greece. “I am so proud of Kimberly. She loves America and she always has wanted to serve the country as an Ambassador. She will be an amazing leader for America First,” he said on X.
Is Trump helping his son by exiling Kimberly Guilfoyle?
Hours after the photos were released, Trump announced he had chosen Guilfoyle as his future ambassador to Greece.
Kimmel waded in on the family drama on Tuesday night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, joking that the President-elect was helping his son out by effectively exiling Guilfoyle.
“He made her ambassador to one of the farthest countries possible,” he joked in the opening monologue. “What a family this is,” the comedian smirked. “He has more relatives working at the White House than I do at this show right now.”
The shots of Trump Jr, 46, and Anderson, 38, together were first published by The Daily Mail and were reportedly taken after the latter had celebrated her birthday at the popular downtown restaurant Buccan.
The newspaper reported that their burgeoning relationship is “the talk of Palm Beach” and that the younger Trump has been staying at Anderson’s West Palm Beach townhouse rather than the $15.5 million mansion he and Guilfoyle bought together in 2021.
Trump picks Kimberly Guilfoyle for Greece Ambassador
“For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally. 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,” Trump said.
“Kimberly is perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation,” he added.
In a statement following the announcement, Guilfoyle said she was honored to accept the President-elect’s appointment.
