Ivanka Trump Breaks Silence on Father’s Indictment with Bland Statement
Ivanka Trump, the former first daughter, has broken her silence on her father’s indictment by a Manhattan grand jury. However, her statement was about as bland as possible, consisting of only 27 words. Ivanka took to her Instagram story on Friday morning and said that she feels “pained” for both her father and the country. She added that she appreciates the voices across the political spectrum expressing support and concern.
On Thursday, Manhattan’s district attorney and Donald Trump’s lawyer confirmed that a grand jury had indicted the former president. The grand jury had been hearing evidence on whether Trump was linked to alleged hush-money payments to porn star, Stormy Daniels, using his company’s money.
Ivanka Trump’s short statement shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise. People magazine earlier reported that she was keeping her distance from her father and his campaign. Sources familiar with the matter told the magazine that Ivanka wasn’t going to advise her father legally or politically because she knows “how impossible he can be.”
Moreover, Ivanka is reportedly “through with politics” after advising her father during his presidency. The former first daughter was in charge of taking care of many projects, but her popularity waned after she played a prominent role in her father’s administration.
In summary, Ivanka’s response to her father’s indictment is rather tepid, but perhaps it should not be surprising, given her recent reluctance to be associated with her father’s political career. Further updates on the indictment will be closely watched, as they could have significant implications for the former president and his family.
