It has been noted that the 2016 election was a family affair for the Trumps. Former president Donald Trump first ran for office in 2016 and many of his family members (each with significant influence of their own) appeared on his campaign trail to rally in his support. However, in his third election campaign, Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, has yet to make an appearance.
Her father made persistent efforts to secure another term in the White House, and Ivanka has been noticeably absent from the campaign trail. It seems she has deliberately chosen to step away from politics and does not want to be part of her father’s third presidential bid.
In a statement made a couple of years back, Ivanka made it clear that though her dad may have his sights set on Washington D.C., she did not wish to be as influential a part of his campaign as she was when he first ran for president in 2016.
“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,” Ivanka stated in a statement in late 2022, after her father confirmed that he would be running for reelection in the 2024 race.
“While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena.”
However, it seems some Republicans are still hoping to see Ivanka on the trail for her father. Tomi Lahren posted on Aug. 21, “What would it take to get @IvankaTrump on the trail for her dad?”
“She was instrumental in his first term,” she continued in a reply post. “She would also help with the suburban female vote. Would love to see her back out there.”
Since making that statement two years ago, she’s maintained her position and she has not appeared to vocalize her support for her father at any of his rallies across the country.
Though she’s made her support of his campaign clear, posting a message after his assassination attempt and attending the RNC, she has opted not to do much more than that.
