Trump to miss son's wedding amid Iran talks, White House commitments

Key Takeaways

• US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and socialite Bettina Anderson this weekend, saying his responsibilities in Washington require him to remain at the White House.
• “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
• Read Full Story “I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time,” he added.
• Trump’s decision comes as his administration remains engaged in Pakistan-mediated diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war with Iran that the US and Israel began on February 28.
• Trump had earlier hinted he may miss the wedding because of the Iran situation and other global developments.