Ivanka Antoinette: Surfing Amidst Storms as Celebs Condemn Trump's ICE Raids
IVANKA TRUMP'S SURFING SAGA: FIRST DAUGHTER FACES BACKLASH FOR POSTING PICTURES WHILE LA RIOTS OVER HER FATHER'S IMMIGRATION POLICIES
In a move that's left her fans and critics alike scratching their heads, Ivanka Trump has taken to Instagram to share sultry snaps of herself surfing in California - all while Los Angeles is being torn apart by rioting over her father's draconian immigration policies. The First Daughter's decision to post these photos has been met with widespread criticism, with many accusing her of tone-deafness and a blatant disregard for the suffering of others.
Ivanka's Instagram feed has been inundated with scathing comments, with some users taking aim at her perceived lack of empathy for those affected by her father's policies. "Ivanka Antoinette: While America burns, she surfs," one commenter wrote on a picture of Ivanka holding a surfboard at the beach. Another user quipped, "How 'let them eat cake' is this post?" - a reference to Marie Antoinette's infamous phrase that has taken on new meaning in light of Ivanka's privileged upbringing and perceived lack of concern for those struggling.
Ivanka's decision to post these photos while LA is in chaos has put her in an awkward position, particularly given her close friendship with Kim Kardashian West. The reality TV starlet has been one of the most vocal celebrities condemning Trump's immigration policies, and her comments have likely left Ivanka feeling like she's caught between loyalty to her family and her growing alliance with A-list influencers.
Kim Kardashian's decision to speak out against Trump's policies was a bold move, particularly given her decade-long friendship with Ivanka. In a post that sparked a heated debate on social media, Kim wrote: "When we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families in inhumane ways, we have to speak up. We have to do what's right." She went on to explain how immigrants are woven into the fabric of Los Angeles and should be protected.
However, not everyone is as sympathetic to Kim's cause. In a bizarre twist, the Department of Homeland Security hit back at Kim with a post that read: "@KimKardashian, which one of these convicted child molesters, murderers, drug traffickers and rapists would you like to stay in the country?" The post was accompanied by photos of four individuals ICE arrested in recent days from the City of Angels. This move has been seen as a clear attempt to discredit Kim's efforts to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis caused by Trump's policies.
Ivanka, who once served as a senior advisor to her father during his first term, has seemingly taken a step back from politics since announcing she would not be involved in her father's 2024 campaign. However, this latest Instagram post has raised questions about whether she is still connected to the White House and its policies.
As TheScholarlyNote.com reported earlier this month, Ivanka's decision to take a break from politics was seen as a major blow to her family's image. Her husband Jared Kushner's brother Joshua Kushner has been quoted as saying that Ivanka's views have "changed" since she stepped back from politics. Sources close to the couple claim that they have both distanced themselves from the Trump administration and are now focused on their private lives.
Ivanka's friendship with her sister-in-law Karlie Kloss is also said to be one of the closest in her inner circle. The supermodel has been vocal about her support for immigrants and was among the first celebrities to speak out against Trump's policies in 2018. "It's not the time to say 'there are no words', there are many," she wrote at the time. "Politicizing the lives of these defenseless children and ripping them from their parents is heartless."
Meanwhile, Gisele Bündchen has also been a vocal critic of Trump's policies. In 2017, she penned an Instagram post celebrating the diversity of immigrants, using the hashtag #weareallimmigrants. Her support for immigration reform has put her at odds with Ivanka, who was once a key player in her father's administration.
As the controversy surrounding Ivanka's surfing snap continues to grow, it remains to be seen whether she will address the backlash and use her platform to speak out against her father's policies. For now, it seems that she is choosing to surf through the storm - while others are left to navigate the choppy waters of politics.
