Ivanka Trump pays sweet tribute to dad Donald for his 79th birthday after skipping grand military parade

WASHINGTON, DC: In a show of admiration from afar, Ivanka Trump voiced her love for her father, President Donald Trump, despite skipping his 79th birthday celebrations on Saturday, June 14. 

The day marked Trump's milestone birthday as well as the 250th anniversary of the US Army, for which the commander-in-chief arranged a lavish parade. It was followed by a dinner at the White House, attended by several members of the Trump family.

Ivanka Trump wishes Donald Trump after skipping his grand military parade

Though Ivanka Trump was a no-show at the celebrations, she took to Instagram to share a heartfelt birthday message, as per the Irish Star. 

Taking to her Instagram Stories, Ivanka posted two cherished father-daughter photos from her childhood, one capturing the duo at a baseball game, and another showing them dressed up at a glamorous event. “Happy Birthday Dad! Love you,” she wrote over one of the pictures.

While the reason for Ivanka’s absence remains unclear, several of Trump’s other children were present at the gathering.

Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump, shared a photo of the family, in which Eric and Donald Trump Jr were seen alongside sister Tiffany Trump. Notably, Barron Trump was also missing from the family photo.

Ivanka followed up with a Father’s Day tribute to Trump. She wrote, "Your unwavering determination, boundless vision, and deep love for family have been a guiding force in my life. You taught me to dream boldly, work relentlessly, and never give up."

Ivanka Trump was seen celebrating her brother-in-law's birthday days before military parade

During the parade, Donald Trump was seen at the viewing stand alongside first lady Melania Trump and several of his Cabinet members, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr

Eric Trump was spotted in the third row with his wife Lara, while Tiffany and Don Jr stood off to the side.

As for Ivanka, her whereabouts during the celebration remained unclear. However, just two nights earlier, she was photographed looking “bleary-eyed” while leaving Katz’s Deli on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, hand in hand with her husband Jared Kushner, as per The Daily Beast.

The couple had reportedly been out late celebrating the 40th birthday of Jared’s brother, Joshua Kushner, during what was described as a “wild night.”

Ivanka Trump once revealed that she hates politics

While speculation swirls around Ivanka Trump’s absence from her father’s birthday celebration, it’s important to remember that she has openly expressed her disdain for politics.

On 'The Skinny Confidential' podcast, Ivanka confessed, “I hate politics. I love policy and impact. I hate politics. And unfortunately, the two are not separable.”

She described the political world as “a very dark, negative business” with a darkness she doesn’t want to invite into her life.

Explaining her decision to step back from public service, she said, “The main reason I am not going back to serve now is I know the cost, and it's a price that I'm not willing to make my kids bear."

Despite her reservations, Ivanka reaffirmed her unwavering support for her father, promising she will “show up” for him as a devoted daughter if he returns to office.