Ivanka Trump trolled for acting like ‘Mother Teresa’ in old video offering support to Ukrainian people

WASHINGTON, DC: Ivanka Trump is once again in the spotlight, facing criticism for a video from 2022 where she announced her efforts to help Ukrainian families amid the ongoing conflict.

The video, which resurfaced recently, shows the former first daughter expressing her sympathy for the Ukrainian people and detailing her involvement in distributing meals to those in need.

Ivanka Trump's video announcing meals for Ukrainian families resurfaces

In the Instagram video, Ivanka Trump shared that she and her partner organizations had delivered over 1,000,000 meals to Ukrainian families.

She directly addressed the Ukrainian people, saying, "You are in our thoughts and our prayers, and our heart breaks for what you are experiencing in this dire time. You have inspired the world with your courage and bravery as you fight for your country and your freedoms. God bless you."

Ivanka also extended her gratitude to her "extraordinary partners" who risked their lives to deliver meals to the most vulnerable in Ukrainian cities, as per The Independent.

Her message stood in stark contrast to some of the rhetoric from her family at the time. Notably, her father, former president Donald Trump, had praised Vladimir Putin's strategy shortly before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

However, after the invasion, Trump shifted his tone, calling the war a "terrible atrocity" committed by Moscow. The resurfaced video sparked a wave of criticism and mockery online.

Ron Filipkowski, a well-known Trump critic, shared the video on X with the caption, "When Ivanka takes a break from her world travels and life of inherited wealth and leisure to act like she is Mother Theresa after doing a photo op, it comes off as pretty inauthentic and weird."

Art Candee echoed this sentiment, commenting on the video, "Ivanka Trump is throwing off some serious Katie Britt School of Acting here."

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Ivanka Trump's reemergence in the public eye comes after she announced her decision to step away from politics.

In November 2022, shortly after Trump declared his intention to run for president again, Ivanka took to Instagram to share her decision to prioritize her family and private life.

"I love my father very much. This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family. I do not plan to be involved in politics," she wrote.

She further elaborated on her choice during an appearance on the 'Lex Fridman Podcast' last month, according to Newsweek.

"It was a decision rooted in me being a parent, really thinking about what they need from me now. Politics is a rough, rough business, and I think it's one that you also can't dabble in. I think you have to either be all in or all out," she explained.

Ivanka Trump attracts trolling over resurfaced video

Ivanka Trump's resurfaced video prompted widespread trolling across social media.

One X user said, "Ivanka is weird, there's nothing behind her eyes. She's super creepy."

While another remarked, "Ivana looks as if she's in a hostage situation, and doesn't know the script. Girl, you let your Mom get buried on a golf course."

One person wrote, "She just did the equivalent of 'thoughts and prayers' for the Ukrainian people. Meanwhile daddy schemes with mother Russia to topple Ukraine." Another commented, "Watch without sound, you can literally watch the deception."

One individual posted, "Following in her fathers grift footsteps."

Another stated, "She's obviously heard that prolonged closed eyes conveys sincerity, but cranked it up a tad too much. Phoney weirdo."

A seventh user wrote, "She so desperately wants to be accepted into normal society."

Lastly, a user said, "Weird AF. There’s not a normal human in the bunch."

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