Ivanka Trump has largely stepped away from the political spotlight since her father, Donald Trump, returned to the White House for a second term. Unlike during his first presidency, when she worked closely beside him as an adviser in Washington, Ivanka now lives a far quieter life in Florida with her husband, Jared Kushner, and their three children. The family settled into a lavish $24 million mansion on the exclusive Indian Creek Island in Miami, choosing privacy over politics. Still, Ivanka occasionally appears at major family and political events, including Donald Trump’s recent State of the Union address. During the appearance, body language expert Judi James observed an especially close bond between Ivanka and her younger brother Barron Trump, describing them as a “new sibling power couple” who appeared deeply engaged in conversation throughout the evening. Their interaction sparked curiosity about the current dynamics within the famous Trump family.

Now, another family member has revealed a more personal side of Ivanka behind the scenes. Speaking on Katie Miller’s podcast, Lara Trump — wife of Eric Trump — shared what she called a surprisingly relatable trait about Ivanka: she constantly gives unsolicited advice. However, Lara made clear that Ivanka’s intentions always come from a caring place. “She always means so well,” Lara explained, adding that the family takes her advice “all in stride.” Beyond that, Lara praised Ivanka as the best gift giver in the Trump family, saying she never forgets birthdays or special occasions for nieces and nephews. Lara even joked that she and Eric are “the absolute worst” at keeping up with family gifts compared to Ivanka’s thoughtful nature. The comments painted a softer image of Donald Trump’s eldest daughter — one centered less on politics and more on family loyalty, organization, and her desire to stay connected with relatives despite living a more private life.