Former First Daughter Ivanka Trump embraces a tranquil holiday season away from the political spotlight that once defined her life.
According to Daily Mail, Trump posted photos from her tropical Christmas vacation getaway on Tuesday, sharing messages of gratitude while her father, Donald Trump, prepares to return to the White House following his 2024 election victory.
The 43-year-old shared two distinct holiday posts on social media - one showing her standing in the shadow of trees on a shell-covered beach holding a wide-brimmed sun hat and another featuring her reading Neal Stephenson's cyberpunk sci-fi novel "The Diamond Age." Her posts reflected a deliberate distance from the political arena that once consumed her life.
During a July interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, Ivanka Trump provided candid insights into her decision to step away from politics.
She described the political world as inherently dark and negative, expressing how it conflicted with her personal values and sense of wellbeing.
Ivanka Trump spoke about her experience with politics, stating:
Politics is a pretty dark world. There's a lot of darkness, a lot of negativity and it's really at odds with what feels good for me as a human being. It's a really rough business.
The former presidential advisor has maintained her commitment to charitable work while residing with her husband, Jared Kushner, and their three children - Arabella, 13, Joseph, 10, and Theodore, 8 - in their $24 million Florida mansion on Indian Creek Island.
Despite distancing herself from politics, Ivanka Trump has not completely withdrawn from public life. She made a rare appearance with her father at the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month for the opening bell ceremony.
She was also present at Mar-a-Lago for her father's victory celebration, standing alongside her husband, Jared Kushner, and Usha Vance, wife of vice presidential elect U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance.
The mother of three has found a new passion in martial arts, specifically jiu-jitsu, which she practices with the Valente Brothers in Miami. She shared her enthusiasm for the sport with Fridman, emphasizing its empowering aspects and the importance of self-defense skills.
During the interview, Ivanka also revealed ambitious personal goals, including aspirations to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, earn a black belt in martial arts, and potentially travel to space. These pursuits represent a significant shift from her previous role in Washington, D.C.
As Donald Trump emerges victorious in the 2024 presidential election following Joe Biden's withdrawal after their first debate and the subsequent defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, Ivanka's commitment to maintaining distance from politics remains firm. She has chosen to prioritize her family life and personal growth over political involvement.
The former White House advisor continues to share updates about her life through social media, focusing on charitable efforts and travels rather than political commentary. Her Christmas celebration at an undisclosed tropical location emphasizes this deliberate shift away from the political sphere that marked her earlier years.
