Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump
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Name	Ivanka Trump
Caption	Official portrait, 2017
Birth date	30 October 1981
Birth place	New York City, New York, U.S.
Education	Georgetown University, University of Pennsylvania (BS)
Occupation	Businesswoman, former government advisor
Spouse	Jared Kushner, 2009
Parents	Donald Trump, Ivana Trump
Relations	Donald Trump Jr. (brother), Eric Trump (brother), Tiffany Trump (half-sister), Barron Trump (half-brother)

Ivanka Trump. She is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, and former senior advisor to the President of the United States. The daughter of businessman and former President Donald Trump and former model Ivana Trump, she gained prominence as an executive in The Trump Organization before launching her own fashion and lifestyle brand. Her formal entry into politics came with her father's 2016 presidential campaign, after which she served in an official capacity within the Executive Office of the President.

Early life and education

Ivanka Trump was born on October 30, 1981, in Manhattan, the second child of Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana Trump. She was raised in the Trump Tower triplex in New York City alongside her brothers, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. Her early education included attendance at the private Chapin School on the Upper East Side before she transferred to the co-educational Choate Rosemary Hall boarding school in Wallingford, Connecticut. Demonstrating an early interest in business, she began modeling during her teenage years, appearing in campaigns for brands like Versace and appearing on the cover of *Seventeen* magazine. She initially attended Georgetown University for two years before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from the Wharton School in 2004.

Business career

Following her graduation, Ivanka Trump did not immediately join the family business, instead taking a position as an associate at the real estate development firm Forest City Enterprises. In 2005, she joined The Trump Organization as a vice president of development and acquisitions, working on projects such as the Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago) and the Trump SoHo. She launched her own fashion brand, the Ivanka Trump Collection, in 2007, which included apparel, footwear, handbags, and jewelry sold through major retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's. She also authored a book, *The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life*, published by Touchstone Books in 2009. Her business ventures expanded to include licensing deals for hotels in locations such as the SoHo neighborhood and Vancouver, and she held a senior role at the Trump National Doral Miami resort. She stepped away from management of her brand and resigned from her position at The Trump Organization in 2017 upon assuming a White House role.

Role in the Trump administration

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Ivanka Trump became a prominent surrogate for her father, delivering a well-received speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland. In March 2017, she was appointed as an unpaid assistant to the President, holding the official title of Advisor to the President. Her portfolio focused on issues related to the economic empowerment of women and workforce development, and she helped spearhead policy initiatives such as the Global Women's Development and Prosperity Initiative. She played a role in diplomatic engagements, including a meeting with Kim Jong-un at the Korean Demilitarized Zone and discussions with leaders like Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron. Her husband, Jared Kushner, also served as a senior advisor, making them a powerful duo within the West Wing. Her tenure was subject to scrutiny by the United States Office of Government Ethics and congressional committees regarding potential conflicts of interest.

Personal life

Ivanka Trump began dating real estate developer and publisher Jared Kushner in 2007. The couple became engaged in 2009 and were married in a ceremony at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey, officiated by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein. They have three children: a daughter and two sons. In 2017, the family relocated to Washington, D.C., taking up residence in the Kalorama neighborhood. The family is affiliated with modern Orthodox Judaism, with Ivanka converting to the faith prior to her marriage under the guidance of Rabbi Lookstein. Following the end of the Trump administration, she and her family moved to the Indian Creek island community in Florida.

Public image and controversies

Ivanka Trump has cultivated a public persona as a poised and polished businesswoman, often described in media outlets like Forbes and The New York Times as a key moderating influence within her father's political orbit. However, her tenure was marked by significant controversies, including allegations of violating the Hatch Act of 1939 and widespread criticism for the use of private email for government business. Her fashion brand faced multiple consumer boycotts and was dropped by several major retailers, including Nordstrom and Hudson's Bay Company. She was also scrutinized for her receipt of trademarks from foreign governments such as China during her White House service. Her involvement in the development of the Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C., and her testimony before the January 6th Committee further contributed to her complex public and political legacy.

Category:American businesspeople Category:Advisors to the President of the United States Category:1981 births