As the countdown to the American presidential election narrows to a mere five days, Jared Kushner has shed light on whether his wife, Ivanka Trump, will be lending her support to her father's campaign.
Ivanka Trump, 43, had previously announced her withdrawal from her father's political endeavors, choosing to focus on her family and private life. This decision followed her absence from the launch of Donald Trump's 2024 campaign.
According to the Daily Mail, with the race too close to predict and the election day looming, Ivanka was questioned about her potential involvement in her father's campaign during these critical final days. This inquiry comes amidst the Trump campaign's efforts to distance itself from comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial performance at the Madison Square Garden rally. Hinchcliffe's derogatory remarks about Puerto Rico have been criticized as potentially damaging to Trump's chances in the swing state of Pennsylvania, home to nearly half a million Puerto Ricans.
However, Kushner firmly dismissed the possibility of Ivanka's involvement in the campaign, stating there was 'zero' chance of her participation. He explained to the New York Times that Ivanka had made a conscious decision to close her political chapter when she left Washington, and she has remained steadfast in her decision. Kushner further suggested that regardless of whether Trump or Harris emerges victorious on November 5, their family's priorities would remain unchanged. He stated, "We're rooting for him obviously, we're proud of him. But, you know, either way, our life will just continue to move forward."
After her father's victory in the 2016 election, Ivanka was appointed to two government positions, serving as an advisor and heading the newly-formed Office of Economic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship. Despite her roles, she received neither payment nor benefits from the government. Following Trump's defeat to Joe Biden in 2020, Ivanka retreated from the political scene. In November 2022, coinciding with her father's official announcement of his presidential campaign, she confirmed she would not be assisting him.
Ivanka expressed her love and support for her father but emphasized her decision to prioritize her young children and family life over politics. She stated, "While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena. I am grateful to have had the honor of serving the American people and I will always be proud of many of our Administration's accomplishments."
Since her withdrawal from politics, Ivanka has largely remained out of the public spotlight. Last week, she was seen in Florida, opting to spend time with her family rather than joining her father on the campaign trail. As Donald Trump was delayed for a rally in Traverse City, Michigan, Ivanka was seen heading to a synagogue with her family to celebrate the Jewish holiday Simchat Torah.
Ivanka's only involvement in the 2024 campaign was her appearance on stage at the Republican National Convention alongside her family. Similarly, her half-sister Tiffany Trump and Trump's wife Melania have largely stayed away from the campaign. In contrast, the men in the family, Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, have been active participants, frequently attending rallies, representing their father at events, and defending him in the media and online.
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