Former first daughter Ivanka Trump has broken her silence after the indictment of her father, Donald Trump, by a Manhattan grand jury on Thursday. Her statement, released on Instagram Stories, expressed her love for both her father and the country, stating that she is “pained for both.”
This announcement comes after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Donald Trump’s lawyer confirmed that a grand jury had indicted the former president. The indictment was related to alleged hush-money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels, using money from Trump’s company, ahead of the 2016 election.
While Ivanka has not been active in her father’s current presidential campaign and announced last fall that she wouldn’t be a part of it, she released a statement in support of her father after the indictment was announced.
She made it clear that her love for her father has not waned, and she will always be close to him. Her decision to prioritize her young children and the private life they are creating as a family has led her to step back from politics.
During an interview with Fox News, Ivanka said:
“I’ve had many roles over the years, but that of daughter is one of the most elemental and consequential. I am loving this time with my kids, loving life in Miami, and the freedom and privacy with having returned to the private sector. This has been one of the greatest times of my life.”
As the situation with her father unfolds, Ivanka remains focused on her children and the joy of family life. While she plans to support her father as his child, she has made it clear that she will do so outside of the political arena.
Donald Trump Jr. and Tiffany Trump were not present at the event where their father made the announcement, with Donald Jr. on a hunting trip and Tiffany having recently gotten married. Jared Kushner was present, however.
Despite the upheaval in her family, Ivanka’s love and support for her father remain unwavering. While the future may be uncertain, she is content to focus on the present and the joys of motherhood.
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As for Donald Trump’s surrender to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, arrangements are currently being made by Secret Service. While the timeline has been extended, the former president is expected to surrender next week.
The indictment of Donald Trump is a significant event in American politics, but for Ivanka, family always comes first. Her statement reflects her deep love for both her father and the country and her focus on the present moment with her children.
Sources: ConservativeBrief, Business Insider, FoxNews