Trump says he will ‘try and make’ son’s wedding, but timing is ‘not good’ for him
Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about attending his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas, citing pressing issues like the situation in Iran. He acknowledged the timing is not ideal for him, despite his son's desire for him to be present. Trump noted that attending the wedding could be perceived negatively given the current economic climate in the U.S.
- ▪Donald Trump mentioned he might skip his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding due to other commitments.
- ▪He referred to the ongoing situation in Iran as a significant reason for his potential absence.
- ▪Trump acknowledged that attending the wedding could be viewed unfavorably amidst rising gas prices and food costs.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Trump says he’ll ‘try’ to attend son’s wedding, but it’s ‘not good timing’ — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Trump says he’ll ‘try’ to attend son’s wedding this weekend but it’s ‘not good timing’ — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Donald Trump Couldn’t Help but Totally Humiliate Don Jr. Before His Big Wedding Weekend — Slate
- ▪ Donald Trump told son Don Jr. his wedding is ‘not good timing’ — but will ‘try and make it’ — Page Six
- ▪ Trump Says He Will ‘Try and Make’ Son’s Wedding, but Timing ‘Not Good’ — NYT — US
- ▪ Trump says he’ll ‘try’ to make son Don Jr.’s wedding this weekend: ‘Not good timing for me’ — New York Post
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Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr walk on the south lawn toward the White House in Washington DC on 3 May 2026. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump and Donald Trump Jr walk on the south lawn toward the White House in Washington DC on 3 May 2026. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesDonald TrumpTrump says he will ‘try and make’ son’s wedding, but timing is ‘not good’ for him‘I have a thing called Iran, and other things,’ says president as he considers invitation to Donald Trump Jr’s nuptialsDavid Smith in WashingtonThu 21 May 2026 16.22 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 16.23 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGet Me to the Church on Time, sang Alfred Doolittle in the musical My Fair Lady.
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