Ivanka Trump, the daughter of former President Donald Trump, was spotted at Kim Kardashian’s birthday party, signaling a significant return to her socialite roots.
What Happened: As per a Business Insider report, Ivanka Trump made a conspicuous appearance at Kardashian’s birthday bash over the weekend. The event, held at Funke in Beverly Hills, California, saw a host of celebrities, including Hailey Bieber and Lauren Sanchez, the partner of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Kardashian, who turned 43, shared photos of the event on Instagram, including one with Trump. The former White House advisor reposted a photo on her Instagram story, tagging Kardashian and wishing her on her special day.
Trump’s appearance was not a surprise, according to entertainment attorney Mitra Ahouraian, who highlighted Ivanka’s efforts to separate herself from her father’s political image post-presidency.
Ivanka, who was integral to Manhattan’s socialite groups before her political venture, has been focusing on her family and philanthropic endeavors after distancing herself from her father and politics. However, she still faces potential reputation damage due to her subpoena in an ongoing civil fraud trial involving the Trump Organization.
Legal analyst Andrew Lieb suggests that Trump’s recent social re-engagement might aid her image, but the upcoming court appearance could counteract these benefits.
Why It Matters: Ivanka Trump’s re-entry into her pre-political social circles comes after a period of legal and reputational challenges. Despite Ivanka’s attempts to avoid testifying in her father’s ongoing fraud trial in New York, as reported by Benzinga, she has been subpoenaed to testify. This court appearance could potentially impact her rebranding efforts, as noted by legal analyst Andrew Lieb.
Trump’s re-emergence also comes amidst speculation about her potential to turn against her father. As reported by Benzinga, Mary Trump, Donald Trump’s niece, speculated that Ivanka might be the first to flip on her father, leaning into her independence.
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