Ivanka Trump just revealed her new role in her father’s upcoming administration. But don’t expect her to return to a formal position. This time, she plans to support Donald Trump in a more personal way. She’s ready to be his emotional anchor.
In a candid interview on The Skinny Confidential podcast, Ivanka opened up about the challenges of being in the White House and the toll it took. “It’s the world’s loneliest position,” she said. “The enormity of the decisions you make daily, the transactional nature of it all… it’s a very lonely perch.” This time, Ivanka is looking forward to simply being there for him.
Just being there for him
Her mission? To take his mind off the stress. Ivanka mentioned simple pleasures, like watching a movie or a sports game with her father. “Just be with him, let him be himself, and relax,” she added.
Reflections on her first term in the White House
During her first term, Ivanka served as an adviser to her father, working tirelessly within the White House. But she admitted it wasn’t easy. She called it “craziness” and said the political world felt dark. “I hate politics,” she confessed, adding that while she loved policy, especially her work on the child tax credit, the political landscape was draining.
She said, “There’s a darkness to that world I don’t want in mine.” Ivanka was constantly at her father’s side in the White House, traveling with him and holding an office in the West Wing. But the pressure was immense. “I don’t think I saw sunlight for four years,” she recalled, describing a working environment full of backstabbing and constant power struggles.
Choosing family over politics
Despite this, Ivanka does not plan on returning to Washington, D.C. for the second term. Her main reason? Her children. “The cost is too high. I’m not willing to make my kids bear that price,” she explained. As a mother to Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore, her priority is being the best mom she can be.
Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, have settled in Miami. They’ve embraced a quieter lifestyle, with Ivanka often seen on school runs and attending her kids’ sports events. She’s even taken up surfing and jujutsu. “I feel super great about this decision,” she said, explaining that Florida feels like the right place for her family.
Personal growth and moving beyond the ‘bubble’
But her time in the White House wasn’t without value. Ivanka acknowledged that it sparked tremendous personal growth. It broke her free from the bubble of the Upper East Side of New York. “It was a time of extraordinary personal growth,” she said.
Optimistic about her father’s future
Ivanka also offered an optimistic view of her father’s political future. She believes Donald Trump has built a better team for his second campaign. “He’s got so much energy, support, and excitement. The four years have allowed him to calibrate how he wants to spend the next four years,” she said.
A continued influence, even behind the scenes
Although she’s not officially rejoining her father’s team, Ivanka’s influence will likely still be felt behind the scenes. Despite leaving her formal role, she speaks to her father nearly every day and remains an important part of his life.
Ivanka’s candid reflections on the “craziness” of the White House paint a picture of the emotional toll of serving in such a high-pressure environment. But her decision to step back and focus on her family speaks volumes about her priorities today. And while she won’t be in the political spotlight, Ivanka Trump’s support and influence will continue to play a key role in her father’s journey.
