Ivanka Trump Faces Backlash Over ‘Inappropriate’ Photo

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Ivanka Trump might have intended to share a peaceful message about the ocean, but her timing sparked a storm of criticism online. The former White House advisor posted a swimsuit photo on Instagram to honor World Ocean Day.

Ivanka wrote in the post, “There’s no place I feel more free, more grounded, and more at peace than in the ocean. It restores, it humbles, and it inspires. Today, on #worldoceansday let’s celebrate this blue heart of our planet.”

For many of her followers, the post was harmless, even uplifting. But for others, it came across as tone-deaf and out of touch with the political climate.

Social Media Reacts To Ivanka’s Timing

Ivanka Trump (Photo Via Instagram/@ivankatrump)

Though Ivanka’s caption focused on serenity and environmental awareness, several users weren’t in the mood to celebrate. Critics quickly filled her comment section with sharp responses, calling the post “inappropriate” given recent tensions in the country.

“Why don’t you humble your dad and tell him to call off troops in Los Angeles,” one user commented, referencing then-President Donald Trump’s controversial response to nationwide protests.

 

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Another added, “My father is bringing our country to the brink of Civil War, I’m going surfing!”

Others echoed the sentiment. “Inappropriate right now,” one wrote.

While another accused Ivanka of being “tone deaf as per usual.”

A different follower asked, “How can you be so happy while others is in pain how sad…..”

Ivanka hasn’t responded publicly to the criticism and continues to stand by the post, which remains live on her Instagram feed. The image, taken by the ocean, features her in a swimsuit, smiling peacefully, with the caption focused entirely on nature and the sea.

Despite the backlash, many of her supporters defended her right to post personal content, reminding critics that World Ocean Day highlights a critical global issue. Still, the divide in reaction reflects the broader scrutiny public figures face when navigating personal expression during tense national moments.

Ivanka, who held a high-profile role during her father’s first administration but has since stepped back from public political engagement, remains a lightning rod for both praise and criticism whenever she steps into the social media or otherwise.