Donald Trump Jr and wife Bettina celebrate in the Bahamas as he coughs up $8.5m to buy ex Kimberly Guilfoyle out of Florida waterfront mansion they once shared

By GREG WOODFIELD, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 22:20, 5 August 2026 | Updated: 22:20, 5 August 2026 Newlywed Donald Trump Jr has turned the last page on his relationship with ex-fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle by buying her out for $8.5million from the lavish waterfront Florida mansion they once shared, the Daily Mail has been told. It means President Trump's eldest son has now cast off the remaining shadow quietly haunting his new life with bride Bettina Anderson, the Palm Beach socialite he wed in a secret ceremony in The Bahamas in May. And in what could be seen as a celebration of severing the link, Don Jr, 48, and his new wife, 39, headed back to the scene of their wedding on Little Pipe Cay for a family weekend and fishing extravaganza. Even the owners got in on the act, sending them a card reading: 'Welcome home Mr & Mrs Trump! Happy to have our favorite newlyweds back. We hope you have yet another special weekend here. With love, team LPC.' Other photos include the happy couple kissing passionately on a boat, posing proudly with two of Don Jr's children beside a magnificent stone fireplace, enjoying down time with Cuban model and actress Rachell Vallori and Bettina paddle boarding.  Bettina wrote alongside the photos: 'Great crew, great crush and magical memories! Nothing beats fresh lobster, salty skin, sun kissed cheeks, time with family, and friends who are family. These are the kind of days you wish you could bottle up forever. Already counting down to the next one.'  The sale price of the Jupiter house that was disclosed to the Daily Mail is in contrast to official paperwork filed in Palm Beach County that states the amount is $7.6million. Whatever the discrepancy, Don Jr can now claim entire ownership of the six-bedroom pile he bought with the hastily-appointed United States ambassador to Greece and former wife of California governor Gavin Newsom. Don Jr and his new wife Bettina headed back to the scene of their wedding on Little Pipe Cay for a family weekend and fishing extravaganza, in what could be seen as a celebration of cutting ties with Kimberly Guilfoyle Donald Trump Jr just paid his ex-fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle $8.5million for her share of the lavish waterfront Florida mansion they bought when they were still an item Donald Trump Jr and his then-fiancée Kimberley Guilfoyle bought the six bedroom waterfront digs in Jupiter, Florida for $9.7million back in 2021 But he is also now personally on the hook for a $4.8million mortgage, we can further reveal. Curiously, legal paperwork dated July 31, 2026 to also transfer the mortgage shows the former couple took out a loan for that exact figure five years ago and it hasn't decreased since. This would indicate they made repayments that only covered the 3.25 per cent interest rate. Father-of-five Don Jr and 57-year-old Guilfoyle bought the spread together in March, 2021 for $9.7million some three years after they started dating. Their percentage shares under the 'tenants in common' purchase were not known. They reportedly tried to quietly market it for up to $30million after splitting in late 2024 - despite some local realtors valuing it more around $15million to $17.5million. It now has an estimated value of $19million, according to property website Zillow. A warranty deed dated July 25 officially transferred ex-fiancée Guilfoyle's share in the home in exclusive Admirals Cove, an ultra-secure gated community in Jupiter on Florida's east coast. In the top right corner, the document records: AMT (amount) $7,600,000.00. The now top US diplomat in Athens signed her consent on the second page, which included a stamp from the US embassy. However, a source has told the Daily Mail the final net figure involved is $8.5million. Guilfoyle's address was given as a location in Delray Beach, Florida, about 37 miles from her former home. The ex-couple's loan details and transfer in the July 31 document reveal the nearly $5million is owed to New Jersey-based Valley National Bank. Bettina wrote alongside the photos: 'These are the kind of days you wish you could bottle up forever. Already counting down to the next one' Don Jr can now claim entire ownership of the six-bedroom pile he bought with the hastily-appointed United States ambassador to Greece and former wife of California governor Gavin Newsom  Father-of-five Don Jr and 57-year-old Guilfoyle bought the spread together in March, 2021 for $9.7million some three years after they started dating They reportedly tried to quietly market it for up to $30million after splitting in late 2024 - despite some local realtors valuing it more around $15million to $17.5million Following the deed transfer, Don Jr is also now personally on the hook for a $4.8million mortgage on the sprawling waterfront The property is one of the places the couple was last seen together publicly (pictured above) before their split when a Labor Day MAGA boat parade sailed past on the Intracoastal Waterway in September 2024 'Donald J Trump Jr. to assume liability for, and continue to repay in full, all outstanding principal and accrued unpaid interest,' the document states. 'As of this date, the aggregate principal balance of mortgage is $4,800,000.' Neither Don Jr, now worth an estimated $300million, nor Guilfoyle commented after the Daily Mail reached out to them. The starkness of the legal language of the documents is a contrast to any emotion the president's son may be experiencing now Guilfoyle no longer has legal ties with him. Indeed, the house has a particular resonance as it one of the places the couple was last seen together publicly, when a Labor Day MAGA boat parade went past on the Intracoastal Waterway in September 2024. By that time, the president's son was already seeing Anderson, as exclusively revealed by the Daily Mail in explosive pictures and details of an intimate brunch date at the swanky Honor Bar in Palm Beach. Following our story, pals of GOP stalwart Guilfoyle revealed she had been blindsided. Kimberly either didn't know about Bettina – or didn't want to know, one said.  'Did she hear whispers that Don Jr was fooling around with someone else? Probably,' they said.  'She's no fool but it's easy to deceive yourself when you're so committed to someone and believe he's committed to you.' Four months later, more exclusive Daily Mail photos revealed Don Jr flaunting his new relationship as he and Anderson walked hand in hand from an eatery in the beach town. It was incontrovertible proof they were an item. On the day of publication, The White House announced ex-Fox News host Guilfoyle would be the new ambassador to Greece. She took office in September 2025. Don Jr and his new bride are now reported to be eying a 0.74 acre lot on the water in West Palm Beach in order to build a large home for his five children with ex-wife Vanessa and any others he and Anderson might have. It is in the general area of the socialite's relatively modest $860,000 townhouse where the couple used to spend nights in the early days of their relationship – and just a mile from the Trump enclave of Mar-a-Lago. The transfer of the deed ensures President Trump's eldest son has now cast off the remaining shadow quietly haunting his new life with bride Bettina Anderson, the Palm Beach socialite he wed in May The pair wed among astonishing secrecy on the paradise island of Little Pipe Cay in The Bahamas days after a civil ceremony at the West Palm Beach home of Anderson's sister, Kristina McPherson. More than 40 close family and friends attended the island event including Bettina's 76-year-old mother Inger, Don Jr's brother Eric and his wife, Lara, plus first daughter Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner and Don's daughter Kai, 19. Afterwards, the Daily Mail exclusively revealed the newlyweds were eager to start a family and move on with their lives as a couple. 'Both of them have told friends that they plan on having kids together,' a close friend disclosed. 'I've never seen Don so happy on a personal level. It's pretty clear to those of us who know him well, that Bettina is a perfect match for him. 'They both have very laid-back and easy-going personalities that click really well. You can tell that they genuinely love being around each other.' Another friend told us: 'Bettina wants to start her own family, no question about it. She's really looking forward to that prospect.'