Trump May Skip Son's Memorial Day Wedding as Iran War Sours 2026 Politics

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 21

Trump said Thursday he will “try and make” Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding this Memorial Day weekend, but called the timing “not good” because he is “in the midst” of the Iran war.
The president framed the decision as politically fraught, saying he gets “killed” if he attends and also if he stays away, as the conflict fuels criticism over rising costs and weak public support.
The ceremony for Trump’s eldest son and Bettina Anderson is expected to be a small private event, reportedly in the Bahamas, after Trump announced their engagement at a White House holiday party in December.
The episode highlights how the Iran conflict is spilling into Trump’s family and political life, with the president balancing a dynastic public image against worsening wartime optics.

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