Ivanka Trump won’t return to public service as she doesn’t want her children to bear ‘the price’

President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, confirmed in an interview with political commentator Ben Shapiro that she will not return to public service
PUBLISHED FEB 6, 2025
Ivanka Trump emphasized that her decision was driven by her core values, particularly her commitment to family (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Ivanka Trump emphasized that her decision was driven by her core values, particularly her commitment to family (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, confirmed that she would not be returning to public service as she knows the cost and it is a price that she is not willing to make her children bear.

Ivanka was part of a conversation with political commentator Ben Shapiro, who posted the clip of her interview on his Instagram. The president’s daughter confirmed her intentions to not be involved in politics currently, according to OK! Magazine.


 
 
 
 
 
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Ivanka Trump confirms she will not return to public service

Ivanka Trump said during the interview, “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.”

She was asked if she had gotten pushback on this decision and she replied that it is a question she gets “a lot”. She said, “It’s very easy to make a decision when it aligns around your core values.”

She continued, “My highest most core value is family” and added that her children were “much younger,” presumably during her father’s last time in office, so it was “easier to not be present.”

Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, and her son Theodore Kushner attend services at St. John's Church on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Ivanka Trump and her son Theodore Kushner attend services at St. John's Church on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

However, now they are “teenagers” and “about to be teenagers” which makes her “physical presence” more important for them, per the outlet.

Ivanka’s decision to stay out of politics isn’t something new. When Donald Trump announced he was planning for his second presidential run in 2022, she shared her adoration for him explaining why she would be exiting.

She said, “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.”

Furthermore, In July 2024, Ivanka spoke about the “dark world” of politics on ‘The Lex Fridman’ podcast and mentioned that there’s a “lot of negativity” and it was “at odds” with what felt right for her as a human, per the outlet.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Ivanka Trump waves during an indoor inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Ivanka Trump waves during an indoor inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

She said, “You know, it’s a really rough business. So for me and my family, it feels right to not participate.”

Internet sides with Ivanka Trump as she decides to stay out of politics

Many internet users sided with Ivanka Trump as she confirmed that she would not be returning to public service as she does not want her children to pay the price that comes with joining politics.

An Instagram comment read, “LOVE THIS!! Her time will come but right now the best thing she can do is raise those babies,” while one added, “She is top tier in every aspect.”

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and their son Joseph depart from the East Front of the United States Capitol after the Inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chris Kleponis - Pool/Getty Images)
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and their son Joseph depart from the East Front of the United States Capitol after the Inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chris Kleponis - Pool/Getty Images)

A person also stated, “She is so attractive, in all aspects of the word. Beautiful, strong, intelligent,” whereas one mentioned, “Love her! Yes our children are our highest priority and she will be present for her dad.”

A user also wrote, “She’s a real one. You can feel her love and passion for her family. They seem like they are her world and more,” while one commented, “I love that she's putting her husband and kids first. It's so important. They're only young for a short time.”

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