Ivanka Trump, the eldest daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, was once one of her father's closest advisers and confidantes. Born in 1981, she grew up with a prominent role (archived) in the Trump family business and was often described as her father's favorite child (archived), appearing alongside him at public events and business ventures.
During Trump's first presidency (2017-2021), their relationship took on political significance when she served as a senior White House adviser (archived) — a role that gave the president's daughter influence in the administration. However, she distanced (archived) herself from his 2024 campaign.
In 2025, due to massive news coverage of Trump's past associations with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, old photos of Trump and Ivanka together resurfaced on social media. The images, which showed father and daughter in various settings over the years, sparked speculation about their relationship.
Snopes has verified the authenticity of several such photos while debunking quotes attributed to both father and daughter. We have also investigated rumors about Ivanka's business dealings and alleged statements she made during her time as a senior adviser.
Below are some rumors we have fact-checked about Ivanka Trump:
