President-elect Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump garnered a lot of attention for their firm bond during his first presidential term. Despite being his staunch supporter and advisor from 2016 to 2020, the 43-year-old chose to stay away from politics as well as her father's election campaign events before the election.
Ivanka Trump made her first appearance of the 2024 campaign on stage at Mar-a-Lago, where his father declared his White House win and addressed America and the world in his first speech post election. (X)
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She made her first appearance of the 2024 campaign on stage at Mar-a-Lago, where his father declared his White House win and addressed America and the world in his first speech post election.
However, a new clip from the event, which has gone viral on social media, shows Trump snubbing Ivanka in support of Elon Musk and his little son.
The awkward incident was captured in a video that Kai Trump, the president-elect's granddaughter, posted to YouTube to give fans a preview of what transpired at Mar-a-Lago on election night.
Trump was spotted posing for photos with his grandchildren, son Don Jr., and ex-wife Vanessa, when they recommended taking a group picture.
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In the video, Ivanka, dressed in a blue velvet suit, can be seen stepping ahead at the same moment as Elon and his kid, X Æ A-12. But it seemed that Trump had other plans because he chose Elon and his son over Ivanka, asserting, “We have to get Elon with his boy.”
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In the video, Ivanka, dressed in a blue velvet suit, can be seen stepping ahead at the same moment as Elon and his kid, X Æ A-12. But it seemed that Trump had other plans because he chose Elon and his son over Ivanka, asserting, “We have to get Elon with his boy.”
Following Trump's direction, Ivanka was seen gradually stepping aside to give Elon space while her father went on, saying, “Gorgeous, perfect boy.” Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner were allowed to join the group along with her brother Eric and his wife Lara after the photo was captured.
While Kai stood next to her granddad in a glittering black minidress, Ivanka seemed happy to beat Mar-a-Lago for her father's big day.
Reacting to the clip shared on X, one user wrote: “Actions speak loudly. What does Trump have against Ivanka that he refused to have her in a family picture. Ivanka was snubbed for a reason and it wasn't so Elon could fit into the family picture it was for other reasons.”
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“He spent plenty of close time with Ivanka. Now it’s Elon’s turn,” another said, while a third one quipped, “Family man”.
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.
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