Donald Trump has said his eldest son, Don Jr, has become "a different human being" since marrying socialite and model Bettina Anderson, joking that the 48-year-old has finally "calmed down." He made the remarks during a visit to Dublin, where Don Jr was also present with family. The comment offers a light-hearted personal aside during an otherwise official presidential visit to Ireland, highlighting the family's continued prominence in Republican political circles.

Don Jr and Anderson, 39, married in a Palm Beach ceremony in late May before celebrating with a reception in the Bahamas, joined by siblings Eric and Ivanka. Trump did not attend the wedding, citing national security concerns amid the escalating conflict with Iran at the time. During his Dublin remarks, Trump also addressed the absence of First Lady Melania Trump, saying she was "here in spirit" but had declined the seven-hour journey; he is due to meet Irish leaders before spending the rest of the trip at his Doonbeg golf resort ahead of returning to the US on Sunday.