Fact Check: Are Ivanka and Kushner planning to move to Israel if Democrats win midterms?
WASHINGTON, DC: With the midterm elections only a few days away, a rumor is circulating on social media platforms claiming President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner will be moving to Israel if the Democrats win the upcoming election. The claim has sparked speculation, calling for a fact-check.
Claim: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner moving to Israel after midterms
The claim appeared as a post on X, which stated, “Jared and Ivanka reportedly might move to Israel if Democrats win Congress to hide from subpoenas over scheming with Netanyahu outside the State Department to level Gaza, sabotage the Iran negotiations, and commit the US to the Iran War while profiteering from all 3.”
The post has garnered tens of thousands of views, with users being critical of the couple, indicating that many believe the claim to be true. Meanwhile, a few others remained skeptical and called for a fact check of the rumor.
Fact Check: The claim originated from a satire account
However, there are no reports that suggest that the president’s daughter and son-in-law will be moving to Israel if Democrats win the upcoming election.
There are also no subpoenas against the couple, and the claim about scheming with Netanyahu to level Gaza, sabotage the Iran negotiations, and commit the US to the Iran war is not supported by facts.
No official reports, statements, or social media posts from the couple about moving to Israel after the election.
If the claim were true, prominent news media outlets would have widely covered it, making headlines and triggering nationwide debates and controversies. However, a search on Google for the claim yielded no credible news reports.
Moreover, the claim originated from an X account that describes itself in the bio as ‘satire.’
How midterm setback would affect Donald Trump's power
The claim surfaced as Democrats are projected to win the midterms and regain control of the House, which could significantly affect Trump's legislative agenda, like slowing or blocking his picks for judges and top officials. However, they can’t stop spending bills on their own, which must be agreed to by the House.
The Democrats would also gain the power to investigate and influence legislation, but can’t confirm or reject Trump’s nominees, which only the Senate is allowed to do.
But losing one or both chambers doesn’t strip the president of his authority, and he would still be able to issue executive orders, enforce the laws already on the books, and direct federal agencies as he sees fit.
