It appears that Ivanka Trump and Melania Trump, Donald Trump’s eldest daughter and wife respectively, have a strained relationship, characterized by animosity and tension.
According to an insider, the two women dislike being in each other’s presence and rarely communicate except for exchanging catty remarks. Their dislike reportedly stems from their initial meeting, with each viewing the other as a rival.
Ivanka is said to perceive Melania as an opportunist, while Melania reportedly sees Ivanka as a spoiled individual. Their rivalry is exacerbated by Ivanka’s belief that she and her brothers, Donald Jr. and Eric, are the rightful heirs to their father’s business empire, leaving Melania’s son, Barron, with less.
The situation worsened during their time in the White House, where Ivanka reportedly aimed to assume many traditional responsibilities of the First Lady. This led to conflicts, particularly regarding the use of Melania’s office space, which Ivanka wanted to repurpose for the entire First Family.
Their relationship was marked by a quiet competition for press coverage, with Melania reportedly monitoring media mentions and Twitter discussions about her. However, it seemed that Donald often sided with his children over Melania, blurring the lines between family business operations and the Trump administration.
