Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump missed his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding to Bettina Anderson, which took place over the weekend on a private island in the Bahamas. Trump stated on Truth Social that "circumstances pertaining to Government" and his "love for the United States of America" prevented his attendance, requiring him to remain in Washington, D.C. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel satirized Trump's explanation on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, contrasting it with Trump's frequent golf outings and past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Kimmel also joked about a planned White House celebration for the newlyweds, which Trump and Melania Trump are expected to attend. Hosts of The View similarly criticized Trump for his absence, questioning his stated reasons given his other activities. In fullJimmy Kimmel slams ‘Daddy Donald’ Trump for missing son’s weddingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in