Ivanka Trump makes rare political appearance as she joins family at State of the Union after ditching DC for Miami

Ivanka Trump made a rare political appearance as she joined dad President Donald Trump at State of the Union.

The mom-of-three, 44, joined her family in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

For the occasion, Ivanka, who was seen sitting in the auditorium as well as in several behind-the-scenes snaps, opted for a monochrome two-piece skirt suit by Oscar De La Renta – one of her favored designers.

The ombre metallic single-breasted jacket alone has a price tag of $4,990 – with the matching skirt coming in at $2,390. 

She accessorized with an understated black clutch and a pair of pointed-toe black heels.

The former Presidential Advisor, who previously ditched DC for Miami, wore her blonde tresses straight with her signature middle parting.

Her appearance comes after she skipped the premiere for stepmom Melania Trump’s feature film premiere in Washington, D.C.

Instead, she was spotted at a high-profile JPMorgan Chase & Co event in Miami Beach, where she lives with husband Jared Kushner, and their three children. 

Over the years, there have always been rumors of a rift between Ivanka and Melania, especially as Trump was elected for his first term in 2016.

However, the First Lady addressed the speculation in her 2024 memoir, Melania, as she opened up about her relationship with her stepchildren.

When Melania married husband in January 2005, he already had four kids from his previous marriages: daughter Ivanka, and sons Donald Jr., 48, and Eric 42, whom he had with ex Ivana, as well as daughter Tiffany, 32, whom he shares with Marla Maples.

After Melania wed Donald, they welcomed their first and only child together in 2006, 19-year-old son Barron. 

‘Stepping into a marriage with Donald, I found myself navigating the intricate dynamics of his big family,’ Melania wrote in her memoir.

‘It demanded flexibility and openness, but each moment was a chance to connect, learn, and grow in this new environment.’

She explained that by the time she had married Trump, many of her stepchildren had already become ‘more independent,’ and while Tiffany was in her ‘formative years,’ she was living with her mother in California.

‘My approach to building relationships with Donald’s children has always been grounded in love and respect,’ Melania wrote.

‘I recognize their individuality, understanding that, as their stepmother, my role is not to replace their mothers but to nurture a supportive and amicable connection,’ she continued.

‘This perspective has enabled me to cultivate meaningful relationships with each child in a unique way.’

President Trump teased his State of the Union address on Monday by telling a White House audience it would be lengthy. 

‘It’s going to be a long speech because we have so much to talk about,’ he previewed to reporters, touting the ‘greatest economy we’ve ever had.’ 

The economy is the number one concern of voters, with 48 percent saying it has declined since the Republican took office one year ago, according to a new ABC/Ipsos poll released this week. 

And 60 percent disapprove of the President’s overall job. 

But Trump plans to confront Americans’ worries head-on in his remarks.

The White House says the President will repeat his assertion that America is greater than ever before.

‘In one year, President Trump has turned our country around from the brink of disaster, and he will rightly declare the State of Our Union is strong, prosperous, and respected,’ White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the Daily Mail ahead of the president’s speech.

‘The President will proudly tout his Administration’s many record-breaking accomplishments, and also lay out an ambitious agenda to continue bringing the American Dream back for working people.’