It wasn’t politics or a campaign trail that brought Hope Hicks back into the spotlight—it was Formula 1.
The former top Trump aide turned heads this past weekend as she joined Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner for Miami’s Race Week festivities.
The trio, once tight fixtures of the Trump White House, reunited for a glamorous weekend away from D.C.
In one of the viral snaps shared by Ivanka, Hicks glowed in a pastel blue dress with a white tasseled skirt, standing beside Ivanka, who wore a shimmering gold outfit.
“Welcome to Miami,” Ivanka captioned the photo on Instagram.
Former Trump Insiders Reunite, But Politics Takes a Back Seat
Other pictures from the event showed Hicks in a bright red button-down dress paired with sneakers, standing with Ivanka and Jared next to a race car.
It was a far cry from their White House days—but the bond between them clearly remains.
All three played major roles in Donald Trump’s first term.
Hicks, especially, was a constant presence, moving from campaign aide to White House communications director.
But like Ivanka and Jared, she has opted not to rejoin Trump’s political efforts for his current run.
A Low-Profile Life Since Leaving the White House
Hope Hicks has kept things quiet since leaving the administration.
One former colleague described her as “a very private person,” and her public appearances with the Trump family have been rare.
The last time she was spotted in connection to politics was in May of the previous year, when she testified in Trump’s New York hush-money trial.
But since then, she’s largely stepped away from the political spotlight.
Romance, Engagement, and a Return to Single Life
So, what’s she been up to these past four years?
According to someone close to her, Hicks has been focusing on her personal life.
Back in 2019, she started dating Jim Donovan, a high-profile banker from Goldman Sachs.
They even got engaged during a romantic hike in Italy.
But recently, Hicks has been embracing single life again while living and working in New York City.
She’s now back in the communications world, though outside of politics.
From Trump Tower to the White House: Hicks’ Rapid Rise
Hicks’ journey into Trump’s inner circle started at the Trump Organization, where she worked as Ivanka’s aide.
By 2016, Donald Trump had brought her on as his campaign press secretary.
She was just 26 at the time—and a former model—but earned praise for transitioning seamlessly into politics.
Following Trump’s win, she joined the White House as director of strategic communications and, by 28, became the youngest person ever to serve as White House communications director.
Relationship Scandal and Departure From D.C.
During her time in the White House, Hicks dated Rob Porter, the staff secretary, who later resigned in scandal after abuse allegations surfaced.
Hicks and Porter reportedly split shortly after, although they were seen together again later.
By March 2018, Hicks stepped down from her White House position after testifying before the House Intelligence Committee as part of the Russia investigation.
Her next move?
A high-paying job at Fox Corporation leading their communications team, earning over $1.8 million annually.
A Brief Return to Trumpworld—Then Out Again
Despite stepping away, Hicks was pulled back into Trump’s orbit in 2020 to work under Jared Kushner.
But after Trump lost the election that November, Hicks urged him not to promote the false claim that voter fraud caused his defeat.
Text messages later released by the January 6 Committee showed Hicks expressing concern about the damage done to Trump officials’ reputations.
She even joked that the only gigs left for some would be speaking at Proud Boys meetings—a biting reference to the far-right group.
Still Politically Active, But on Her Own Terms
Even after all the chaos, Hicks stayed somewhat involved in politics.
In 2022, she worked behind the scenes on Dave McCormick’s unsuccessful run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.
But when Trump launched his 2024 campaign, Hicks stayed out of the formal team.
She did, however, write an op-ed for The New York Post just before the 2024 election, predicting a Trump win—a clear signal she hadn’t distanced herself completely.
Miami Appearance Suggests She’s Still in the Inner Circle
While she may not be officially involved in Trump’s re-election bid, Hope Hicks’ Miami appearance with Ivanka and Jared shows she’s still close to the family.
Whether that means a future return to politics or simply staying within the social fold remains to be seen.
What’s Next for Hope Hicks?
With her polished return to public view and a career in communications still going strong, Hicks seems to be charting her own path—somewhere between politics and personal growth.
For now, she’s keeping her cards close, but her reappearance suggests she hasn’t completely stepped away from the world she once dominated.