Ivanka Trump Opens Up About 2024 Attempt on Donald Trump's Life
Ivanka Trump shared her experience of learning about an assassination attempt on her father, Donald Trump, during a campaign event in July 2024. She expressed gratitude that he survived.
Incident at Campaign Rally
Donald Trump, 79, was shot in the ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The perpetrator, Thomas Crooks, 20, was killed by Secret Service agents at the scene. Ivanka was in Bedminster, New Jersey, with two of her children when she saw the events unfold on television.
Immediate Reaction
Ivanka described trying to shield her children from the news. Despite the chaos and fear she felt, she believed her father would survive and was relieved when he did.
Family Reunited
Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner waited for Donald Trump's return home from the hospital that night. She expressed feeling lucky for his safety and emphasized the importance of cherishing life and loved ones.
Personal Reflections
Ivanka spoke about choosing positivity over negativity despite traumatic experiences. She acknowledged the challenges of forgiveness but focused on feeling blessed that her father is still alive. For Ivanka, moving through adversity involves focusing on positive outcomes and valuing life.
The podcast host Steven Bartlett asked how she avoids becoming cynical after such experiences. Ivanka responded that dwelling on negativity achieves nothing and instead chooses to bring positivity into the world.