Ivanka Trump won’t be heading back to the White House when her father takes office on January 20. As a senior White House adviser during Trump’s first term, she emphasized issues like paid family leave while facing both support and criticism for her role.
“The main reason I am not going back to serve now is I know the cost,” Trump said in a recent interview on The Skinny Confidential podcast. Her kids, now reaching their teenage years, need her around more. “When you have kids that are teenagers, about to be teenagers, your physical presence matters so much.”
The 43-year-old worked as a senior adviser from 2017 to 2021, alongside her husband Jared Kushner. While some praised her influence, others questioned whether family members should hold top White House jobs.
Trump wants to help create good policies but doesn’t like the political environment. “I love policy and impact. I hate politics,” she explained. She described politics as having “darkness” – an environment she’d rather avoid.
Instead of serving in an official role, Trump plans to support her father in personal ways. She’ll watch movies with him, catch sports games together, and just be there as his daughter. “It’s the world’s loneliest position,” she said about being president, noting how everyone always wants something when they talk to him.
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This matches what she said back in November 2022: “While I will always love and support my father, going forward, I will do so outside the political arena.” Her friend Maggie Cordish explains it simply – she’s still a trusted voice, just like any family member would be.
Her father is making history as only the second president to serve two terms with a break in between. When he returns to office, he’ll face challenges including immigration and foreign affairs, as mentioned in the source. His oldest daughter will support him while maintaining her distance from formal political roles.
For Ivanka Trump, the decision reflects her stated priorities. She can support her father while staying away from what she describes as the “dark, negative business” of politics. Her choice highlights how personal priorities can influence political careers.
This staffing change is significant as the incoming administration takes shape. With different advisers than his first term, President-elect Trump will begin tackling national and global challenges when he takes office on January 20.
