Trump skips son’s wedding as Iran talks proceed

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he would miss his son’s wedding, saying he had to remain in Washington because of “circumstances pertaining to government.”

Trump had stated a day earlier that the Iran conflict made it “bad timing” for him to attend Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas this weekend.

“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 said on his Truth Social network.

“I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time. Congratulations to Don and Bettina!”

The White House later announced a change in travel plans, stating that Trump would no longer head to his planned weekend trip to a New Jersey golf resort and would stay in the US capital instead.

Trump did not explain why the period was “important,” although talks to end the Middle East war appear to be reaching a critical point.

Iran is reviewing a new US proposal, and the powerful army chief of mediator Pakistan is heading to Tehran.

At the same time, tensions are rising with Cuba, as the United States increases its pressure campaign on the communist‑run island by indicting former president Raul Castro.

The US military has also deployed an aircraft carrier and its escort warships to the Caribbean.

Vanguard News

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