Jimmy Kimmel isn’t buying Trump’s excuse for skipping son’s wedding

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27 May 2026 • 9:30 PM MYT
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Jimmy Kimmel isn’t buying Trump’s excuse for skipping son’s wedding

  • Donald 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.

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