Ivanka gets candid: “It’s always been hard”

The Kiddos

It’s hard to imagine being a kid of two senior advisors to the president. That’s real life for Ivanka Trump, though. Both Ivanka and her husband are kept busy – not just with their high-profile careers, but also their three young children. 

She’s not shy when it comes to explaining her reality, though. She’s candid about the struggles they face as a family – authenticity and hard work are key in her world. Look below to see what she has to say about family life. 

“My family drives me in all of my decisions. It’s so important to me that my children are happy. And they’ve made a real sacrifice. It’s really hard to have two parents working in the West Wing. So I’ll very much take a cue from my children in terms of what they need from me at any given moment.”

– Fox Business, 11/4/19

“I feel in fairness to my children I was never under a microscope like I am today. I also feel that I want to keep something that’s for myself and I don’t want my children to experience the negativity of the internet.”

– ABC News, 2/4/19

“Its always been hard. I’ve always worked and I’ve always had to balance. This is an experience that every working parent has… I have more resources and more structure around me and more support than a lot of families do. I don’t think its necessarily harder for me, it’s just different.”

– Fox Business, 11/4/19

“I’m lucky to be married to my best friend. He nourishes me, he lifts me up, he’s my greatest champion. He’s the best dad ever, although I still do most of the heavy lifting.”

– ABC News, 2/4/19

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Fun fact: Ivanka usually starts her mornings with crackers, cottage cheese and sliced fruit prepared by her husband, Jared. She wakes up at the crack of dawn – 5:30 a.m. – to start the day! 

Sometimes she’s spotted doing quick jogs with her husband through the city. 

Throwback photos of Ivanka with her three children.