Ivanka Trump is an American businesswoman and the daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana Trump. She served as a senior advisor in her father's administration from 2017 to 2021, holding the position of director of the Office of Economic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship. Before her role in the White House, Ivanka Trump was involved in the family real estate business and also pursued her own fashion and lifestyle brand.
October 30, 1981: Birth of Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Trump was born in Manhattan, New York City, on October 30, 1981, to Donald and Ivana Trump.
1990: Divorce of Parents
Ivanka Trump's parents, Donald and Ivana Trump, divorced in 1990.
1996: Donald Trump's Partial Ownership of Miss Teen USA
Donald Trump acquired partial ownership of the Miss Teen USA Pageant in 1996.
May 1997: Seventeen Magazine Cover
In May 1997, Ivanka Trump was featured on the cover of Seventeen magazine.
May 1997: Seventeen Magazine Cover and Modeling Work
Ivanka Trump was featured on the cover of Seventeen magazine in May 1997 and also worked as a model during this time.
1997: Co-hosting Miss Teen USA Pageant
At age 15, Ivanka Trump co-hosted the Miss Teen USA Pageant in 1997.
2000: Graduation from Choate Rosemary Hall
Ivanka Trump graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall in 2000.
2004: Graduation from University of Pennsylvania
Ivanka Trump graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004 with a degree in economics.
2005: End of Donald Trump's Ownership of Miss Teen USA
Donald Trump's ownership of the Miss Teen USA Pageant ended in 2005.
August 2006: Stuff Magazine Cover
Ivanka Trump appeared on the cover of Stuff magazine in August 2006.
2006: Guest Judge on Project Runway
Ivanka Trump appeared as a guest judge on Project Runway in 2006.
September 2007: Stuff Magazine Cover (Second Time)
Ivanka Trump was again featured on the cover of Stuff magazine in September 2007.
2007: Donation to Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
In 2007, Ivanka Trump donated to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
2007: Launch of Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry
Ivanka Trump launched her fine jewelry line in partnership with Dynamic Diamond Corp. in 2007.
2007: Inclusion in Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List
Ivanka Trump was included in Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed Hall of Fame List in 2007.
2008: Inclusion in Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List (Second Time)
Ivanka Trump was again included in Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed Hall of Fame List in 2008.
July 2009: Ivanka Trump's Conversion to Judaism
In July 2009, Ivanka Trump converted to Orthodox Judaism after studying with Elie Weinstock. She adopted the Hebrew name "Yael" and expressed that her conversion was a meaningful journey supported by her father, Donald Trump.
October 2009: "The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life" Publication
In October 2009, Ivanka Trump published her first book, "The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life," which was co-written with Daniel Paisner.
October 25, 2009: Ivanka Trump's Wedding to Jared Kushner
On October 25, 2009, Ivanka Trump married Jared Kushner in a Jewish ceremony. The couple had previously broken up in 2008 but reconciled and decided to wed, marking a significant life event for Ivanka.
2009: Marriage to Jared Kushner
Ivanka Trump married Jared Kushner in 2009.
2010: Cameo Appearance on Gossip Girl
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner made a cameo appearance on Gossip Girl in 2010.
2010: Start of Paid Consultancy for The Trump Organization
Ivanka Trump began working as a paid consultant for The Trump Organization in 2010.
2010: Co-founder of Girl Up
Ivanka Trump co-founded Girl Up with the United Nations Foundation in 2010.
2010: Footwear News "Launch of the Year" Award
Ivanka Trump's brand received the "Launch of the Year" award from Footwear News in 2010.
November 2011: Relocation of Flagship Store
Ivanka Trump's flagship store moved to a larger space in SoHo in November 2011.
February 2012: Leadership in Old Post Office Project
In February 2012, Ivanka Trump led the proposal for the Trump Organization to develop the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C.
December 2012: Board Membership in 100 Women in Hedge Funds
Ivanka Trump joined the board of 100 Women in Hedge Funds in December 2012.
2012: Park Avenue Apartment Featured in Elle Decor
In 2012, Ivanka Trump's Park Avenue apartment in New York City was featured in Elle Decor.
2012: Endorsement of Mitt Romney
Ivanka Trump endorsed Mitt Romney's presidential campaign in 2012.
2013: Fundraiser for Cory Booker
In 2013, Ivanka Trump and her husband hosted a fundraiser for Cory Booker's U.S. Senate campaign.
2014: Richard Prince Creates Artwork
In 2014, artist Richard Prince created an artwork depicting Ivanka Trump, which he would later return the payment for in 2017.
2014: Guest Judge on Project Runway All Stars
Ivanka Trump was a guest judge on Project Runway All Stars in 2014.
October 2015: Missed New York Primary Deadline
In October 2015, Ivanka Trump missed the deadline to register as a Republican, which resulted in her inability to vote in the New York primary.
October 2015: Public Endorsement of Father's Presidential Campaign
In October 2015, Ivanka Trump publicly endorsed her father, Donald Trump's, presidential campaign while also expressing mixed feelings about his political ambitions.
October 2015: Closure of Flagship Store and Brand Availability at Other Retailers
Ivanka Trump's flagship store on Mercer Street closed in October 2015, but her brand remained available at various other retailers.
2015: Family Acknowledges Ivanka as Father's Favorite
In 2015, during an interview with Barbara Walters, the Trump siblings acknowledged that Ivanka was their father's "favorite" child.
2015: Guest Judge on Project Runway All Stars (Second Time)
Ivanka Trump returned as a guest judge on Project Runway All Stars in 2015.
January 2016: Support for Father's Campaign
Ivanka Trump voiced her support for her father's presidential campaign through a radio ad in January 2016, which aired in Iowa and New Hampshire.
April 2016: Missed New York Primary
Ivanka Trump missed the deadline to change her party registration, preventing her from voting in the New York primary in April 2016.
July 2016: Trademark Applications in China
Ivanka Trump applied for several trademarks in China in July 2016.
2016: Opening of Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The Trump International Hotel, developed from the Old Post Office, opened in 2016.
2016: Statement on Political Views
In 2016, Ivanka Trump stated she did not consider herself categorically Republican or Democrat.
2016: RNC Speech
Ivanka Trump introduced her father at the 2016 Republican National Convention with a well-received speech highlighting his ability to see potential in people.
January 2017: Move to Kalorama Neighborhood
In January 2017, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner moved to the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
January 2017: Resignation from Trump Organization
Ivanka Trump resigned from the Trump Organization in January 2017, and the organization removed images of her and her father from its websites.
January 2017: Approval of Trademarks in China
Several of Ivanka Trump's trademark applications in China were approved following her father's inauguration in January 2017.
March 2017: Departure from Trump Organization and Start of White House Role
In March 2017, Ivanka Trump left the Trump Organization to become a senior advisor in her father's administration.
March 29, 2017: Appointment as Advisor to the President
On March 29, 2017, Ivanka Trump was officially appointed as "First Daughter and Advisor to the President," an unpaid government employee position, and she became head of the Office of Economic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship.
April 2017: Women's Summit and Op-Ed
In April 2017, Ivanka Trump hired Julie Radford as her chief of staff, planned to attend the W20 women's summit, and co-authored an op-ed on women's economic empowerment with Jim Yong Kim.
May 2017: Ivanka Trump Visits Israel with Family
In May 2017, Ivanka Trump accompanied her father, then-President Donald Trump, on his first official visit to Israel. During the trip, Ivanka visited significant sites including the Western Wall and the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.
May 2017: "Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success" Publication
Ivanka Trump's second book, "Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success," was published in May 2017. She donated the unpaid portion of her advance and future royalties to the Ivanka M. Trump Charitable Fund, which supports women and girls. She also donated $200,000 in royalties to the National Urban League and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and funded a Women's Entrepreneur Center at the National Urban League in Baltimore.
July 2017: G20 Summit and We-Fi Launch
In July 2017, Ivanka Trump attended the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany and launched the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi).
August 2017: Planned Delegation to India
In August 2017, it was announced that Ivanka Trump would lead a U.S. delegation to India in the fall to support women's entrepreneurship.
September 2017: Anti-Human Trafficking Speech at UN
Ivanka Trump gave a speech on anti-human trafficking at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2017, calling it a major human rights issue.
2017: Retailers Drop Ivanka Trump's Fashion Line
Several retailers, including Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, dropped Ivanka Trump's fashion line in 2017 due to poor sales.
2017: Senior Advisor in the Trump Administration
Ivanka Trump began her role as a senior advisor in her father's presidential administration in 2017.
2017: Financial Disclosures
In 2017, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner earned at least $82 million.
2017: Richard Prince Art Return
Artist Richard Prince returned a $36,000 payment for a piece featuring Ivanka Trump in 2017 as a protest against her father's presidency.
February 2018: PyeongChang Olympics Closing Ceremony
Ivanka Trump led the U.S. delegation to the closing ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics in February and dined with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
July 2018: Closure of Fashion Company
Ivanka Trump announced the closure of her fashion company in July 2018 to focus on public policy.
December 2018: Report on Inaugural Committee Spending
In December 2018, reports emerged regarding Ivanka Trump's partial negotiation of hotel rates and other expenses for her father's inaugural committee at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.
2018: Close Relationship with Father
In 2018, reports emerged highlighting Ivanka Trump's close relationship with her father and her status as his "favorite" child.
2018: Change of Voter Registration
Ivanka Trump changed her voter registration from Democratic to Republican in 2018.
2018: End of Paid Consultancy for The Trump Organization
Ivanka Trump's paid consultancy role with The Trump Organization ended in 2018.
2018: Financial Disclosures
In 2018, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner earned at least $29 million.
May 2019: Document Request Regarding Inauguration
In May 2019, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia requested documents related to Ivanka Trump and her siblings' involvement in their father's inauguration.
June 2019: G20 Osaka Summit
Ivanka Trump attended the 2019 G20 Osaka summit in June with her father, where a video of her interacting with world leaders sparked online attention.
June 2019: DMZ Visit with Kim Jong-un
Ivanka Trump participated in discussions between her father and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the demilitarized zone in June 2019.
November 2019: Donald J. Trump Foundation Settlement
In November 2019, Ivanka Trump's father was ordered to pay a $2 million settlement for misusing the Donald J. Trump Foundation. Ivanka and her brothers were required to undergo mandatory training.
2019: Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest
In 2019, Ivanka Trump's outside income while working in her father's administration drew criticism from ethics experts due to potential conflicts of interest. She and her husband earned between $36.2 and $157 million that year.
2019: Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative Tour
Ivanka Trump toured globally in 2019 to promote her "Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative," visiting various countries and attending the UN General Assembly.
January 2020: Ivanka Trump Receives 'Friend of Israel Award'
In January 2020, Ivanka Trump was honored with the 'Friend of Israel Award' by the Israeli-American Council, recognizing her contributions and support for Israel.
January 2020: Human Trafficking Summit
In January 2020, Ivanka Trump organized a Human Trafficking Summit at the White House, where President Trump signed an executive order to combat human trafficking.
June 2020: Announcement of Grant Funding to Aid Victims of Human Trafficking
In June 2020, Ivanka Trump hosted an event at the White House to announce $35 million in grant funding to aid victims of human trafficking.
July 2020: Goya Foods Endorsement
In July 2020, Ivanka Trump tweeted a picture of herself with a Goya Foods bean can, endorsing the product. This raised ethics concerns due to her role as a White House advisor.
August 2020: Introduction of President Trump at the Republican National Convention
In August 2020, Ivanka Trump introduced her father at the 2020 Republican National Convention.
September 2020: Announcement of Human Trafficking Grant Funding in Atlanta
In September 2020, Ivanka Trump joined government officials and Tim Tebow in Atlanta to announce $100 million in grant funding for human trafficking.
January 6, 2021: January 6th Capitol Riot
On January 6, 2021, Ivanka Trump attended the rally at the Ellipse and later encouraged her father to condemn the riots at the U.S. Capitol.
2021: Government Accountability Office Audit
In 2021, a Government Accountability Office audit found that Ivanka Trump's women's empowerment initiative lacked targeted spending and impact measurement.
2021: Move to Surfside, Florida
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner moved to Surfside, Florida, after leaving Washington in 2021.
2021: End of Role as Senior Advisor
Ivanka Trump concluded her role as a senior advisor in her father's administration in 2021.
June 2022: Testimony to the January 6th Committee
In June 2022, Ivanka Trump testified to the January 6th Committee that she did not believe the election was stolen.
November 2022: Statement on Father's 2024 Presidential Bid
In November 2022, Ivanka Trump announced she would not be involved in her father's 2024 presidential bid, choosing to prioritize her family and private life.
December 2022: Aid to Ukraine
In December 2022, Ivanka Trump purchased generators for churches in Ukraine and organized medical supply shipments to the country.
2024: No Involvement in 2024 Election
Ivanka Trump stated in 2022 that she did not plan to be involved in the 2024 election.