What Ivanka Trump Said on Mother’s Day

On Sunday, May 13, Ivanka Trump took to Instagram to honor her mom, Ivana Trump, with a post that left some followers scratching their heads. The 36-year-old businesswoman and former First Daughter shared a seemingly Photoshopped image of her mom skiing, captioning it, "Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing mother and the best skier I know! Love you 💕 #MothersDay." While the message was heartfelt in its own way, it quickly sparked mixed reactions from her 4.3 million followers.

The Backlash Begins

Not everyone was thrilled with Ivanka's tribute. One commenter expressed disappointment, writing, "Is that all? You have so many more nice things to say on so many other topics. 'The best skier I know'? C’mon, can’t you do better than that for your mother on Mother’s Day?" Another chimed in, saying, "How nice… but I’m sure she has some pretty amazing attributes as a mother [other] than just being the best skier. You are who you are because of her. She deserves more honor." It wasn't long before the comments section filled with critiques, with one person adding, "This really is quite disappointing compared to all the wonderful things she says about others. Must be a strained relationship for sure."

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Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing mother and the best skier I know! Love you 💕 #MothersDay
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A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump) on May 13, 2018 at 5:57am PDT

Defending Ivanka

Of course, not everyone was quick to criticize. Some fans jumped to Ivanka's defense, suggesting there might be more to the story. One supporter commented, "She surely told her mother [more] in private and skiing could be their common activity, so it could mean a lot to both of them." Another fan added, "I understand Ivanka is not very well-liked, but my goodness! Can we for once use reason? Not only do we not get to choose our parents, but who the hell is anyone to tell @IvankaTrump her Mother’s Day caption was ‘not good enough’? What are you, the Mother’s Day police?"

Donald Trump's Mother's Day Message

In a related story, President Donald Trump also faced criticism for his Mother's Day message—or lack thereof. While he didn't publicly wish his wife, Melania Trump, a happy Mother's Day online, he did take a moment to honor his own late mother, Mary MacLeod. In a tweet, he reflected on her life and legacy, saying, "My mother was a great person. Her name was Mary MacLeod. She came from Scotland and she met my father when she was very young. They were married for many, many years." He continued, "I learned so much from my mother. She was just incredible. Warm, loving, really smart, could be tough if she had to be, but basically she was a really nice person." The post drew mixed reactions, with some praising his tribute and others pointing out the absence of a mention for Melania, the mother of his 12-year-old son, Barron.