Trump says he’ll ‘try’ to attend son’s wedding, but it’s ‘not good timing’

Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on Trump's remarks. The New York Post and Page Six both highlight the personal aspect of Trump's statement, focusing on the familial context and the wedding's location. In contrast, the New York…

May 22, 2026 · 12:20 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 61 views

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President Trump told reporters at the White House that he is unsure if he will attend Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson’s wedding, citing the Iran war and “other things.”

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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.

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▪ 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
▪ Trump says he will ‘try and make’ son’s wedding, but timing is ‘not good’ for him — The Guardian — US
▪ 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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