Once a central figure in the whirlwind of Washington politics, Ivanka Trump now wakes up to a very different reality.
Her mornings are spent on Miami’s sunlit beaches, where she often emerges from the surf, wraps herself in a towel, and enjoys the quiet start of her day.
Four years after leaving behind the power corridors of D.C., the former First Daughter has carved out a slower, more curated lifestyle far away from politics.
From Power Player to Palm Trees
Ivanka, now 43, was once a senior advisor in her father’s administration.
But this time around, while Donald Trump reclaims the White House, she has no official role.
Instead, she has built a daily rhythm centered on fitness, meditation, reading, and carefully documented moments for Instagram.
Her mornings typically start with preparing breakfast for her three children — Arabella (14), Joseph (10), and Theodore (9) — before school drop-off.
Then it’s off to the gym, a tennis court, a pickleball match, or even surfing, her newest Florida hobby.
A Home Fit for Billionaires
Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner live on Indian Creek Island, nicknamed the “Billionaires’ Bunker.”
Their $24 million home sits among neighbors like Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, secured by a private police force on a 300-acre island with fewer than 50 homes.
Also living with them is Ivanka’s 98-year-old grandmother, Marie “Babi” Zelnickova, who shares the property with her carer.
It’s a world of privacy and privilege — but for some who knew Ivanka in Washington, it also raises the question: is she bored?
Jared’s Global Focus
While Ivanka’s days revolve around family and wellness, Jared remains deeply involved in business.
The 44-year-old founded Affinity Partners in 2021 and has earned over $100 million in fees, much of it from clients in the Middle East.
His frequent overseas trips leave Ivanka to manage the household — and her carefully cultivated public image.
Fitness, Supplements, and Social Media
These days, Ivanka leans heavily into health and fitness.
She credits weightlifting as “life-changing” and adds creatine, a bodybuilder favorite, to her fruit shakes.
Her Instagram is a mix of workout videos, couture gowns, and glowing beach snapshots — a glossy window into her life of leisure.
To some, her polished posts feel like an extension of the spotlight she once claimed to resent in Washington.
Building New Friendships
Despite political divides, Ivanka has formed surprising friendships in Florida.
Encouraged by her daughter Arabella, she and her family train in jiu-jitsu at a Miami studio run by Joaquim Valente — Gisele Bündchen’s younger partner.
Ivanka has been spotted vacationing in Costa Rica with Bündchen and even bonding with her sister-in-law Karlie Kloss, who is married to Jared’s brother Joshua.
Both women have been outspoken critics of Donald Trump, yet the trio now appear to share a close “girl squad.”
Balancing Luxury and “Normalcy”
Though Ivanka attends glamorous events — like Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Oprah — she also insists her home life is “normal.”
She has no live-in staff and often emphasizes her role as a hands-on mother.
Last year, she even spent Thanksgiving volunteering at a soup kitchen.
In 2023, she co-founded Planet Harvest, a company supporting small farmers with the aim of reshaping the food supply chain.
A Contrast with Melania
Interestingly, Ivanka’s stepmother Melania Trump has grown more visible in the second Trump administration.
Once at odds with Ivanka over East Wing influence, Melania now appears to wield greater authority — even sending a formal letter to Vladimir Putin.
Where Melania has leaned into political influence, Ivanka has stepped firmly away, opting for philanthropy, family, and lifestyle projects.
Jared’s Quiet Return
Though Jared left official government service, he hasn’t vanished from Trump’s orbit.
Just last week, he reportedly facilitated a White House meeting involving Donald Trump, Tony Blair, and Israeli official Ron Dermer on a Gaza post-war plan.
His continued role underscores the couple’s enduring proximity to power — even as Ivanka insists she is happier on the sidelines.
Ivanka’s Final Word
In a podcast interview earlier this year, Ivanka summed up her new chapter: “I love policy and impact.
I hate politics. I’m much happier now. I live in alignment with my values and priorities.”
For someone who once lived at the epicenter of global politics, it’s a striking declaration.
But with her father, husband, and extended family still immersed in high-stakes worlds of business and governance, Ivanka seems content to stay in her sun-drenched Miami bubble — for now.
