Why We're Worried About Ivanka Trump And Jared Kushner's Relationship

After Donald Trump took office in 2017, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner became a political powerhouse couple. They were integral to the Trump administration and were GOP superstars. Their marriage was picture-perfect, and they were always smiling and holding hands whenever snapped out and about. However, there have been signs that something is rotten in the state of J-Vanka.

Constant press scrutiny will eventually take a toll on any couple, no matter who they are. Ivanka and Kushner were forced to live in a media fish bowl, with their every move and interaction documented and scrutinized. So, decamping to Florida, kicking back, and enjoying some R&R can only be a good thing. It certainly seemed to work for them, as Ivanka and Kushner's marriage reportedly changed for the better after Donald left the White House.

These days, Ivanka and Kushner live an insanely lavish life, seemingly without a care in the world. They appear to be living the dream with three gorgeous kids, a fleet of luxury cars, and a sprawling mansion that looks onto a sandy beach and crystal blue sea. However, Ivanka and Kushner's quiet new life may not be quite as idyllic as it appears. Scratch beneath the surface of the perfect veneer, and red flags emerge, indicating there could be trouble ahead for Ivanka and Kushner's relationship.

After living under a constant media spotlight during the Trump administration, it's little surprise that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner wanted to take a breather from the cameras and disappear for a while. Florida certainly provides them ample opportunity for peace and quiet, if not total anonymity. Still, it's strange that they're still flying under the radar.

Before Donald Trump started his political career in earnest, Ivanka and Kushner were a press fixture. They regularly appeared in the New York Post and other tabloids and were photographed on loving nights out in the city or on vacay. However, they're rarely sighted out and about together these days. When Donald ran for president again in 2024, Ivanka and Kushner were noticeably absent from the campaign trail, just popping up briefly on the last night of the 2024 RNC in July and, of course, for Donald's big victory speech. Ivanka also caused a stir by channeling Kate Middleton at her father's inauguration and Audrey Hepburn at his inaugural ball. But it seems that only huge events like these can draw her to her father's side now.

Ivanka and Kushner's time in the White House left a sour taste, and they were keen to distance themselves from Donald. Ivanka announced she had no plans to return to politics and would instead focus on her family. However, the total media blackout and lack of public sightings indicate something else at play. To go from a very public, happy, smiley couple out on dates to radio silence is a definite relationship red flag.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner packed up and headed to Florida after leaving Washington in 2021. However, if they hoped to slip straight back into their old lives again, they were sorely mistaken. During Donald Trump's controversial and combative first four years in office, his daughter and son-in-law went from Manhattan socialites to social pariahs.

They were deluged with hate from outsiders and ditched by their circle of pals, leaving them feeling abandoned and blue. "Ivanka hated all the criticism and the threats and was unhappy about how a lot of their friends turned their back on them," a source told the New York Post in November 2022.

A lack of socializing and supportive relationships can negatively impact a couple's future happiness. "Having friends outside of your marital relationship can play a significant role in making you a better partner," marriage and family therapist Chris Massman explains on his website. "Interacting with friends can help you develop social skills, empathy, and understanding, which are vital in a marital relationship." Well, one thing's for sure: It's highly doubtful that Ivanka and Kushner will find much empathy and understanding from any of their family members.

If Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hoped to make their social life great again after moving to an oceanfront rental in Miami's Surfside, they were in for a disappointment. Sadly for J-Vanka, despite the small town's mayor being a Donald Trump fan, its residents were far from thrilled about their arrival. And, it became pretty clear pretty quickly that no new friendships would be forged.

One local told the Washingtonian she had to reprimand Ivanka for walking her dog on the beach despite a sign prohibiting it. "She seems to be about ... 'I live in this little cocoon where the rules don't apply to me' ... in her own little world," the resident said, recounting another encounter where Kushner, whom she nicknamed "Slenderman," had to dive into the ocean to rescue his son. Still, at least Ivanka was in for plenty of compliments, albeit backhanded. "She's had a lot of work done, and it's good plastic. It's Miami, and there's a lot of bad plastic here. She has good plastic," the local sniped.

After exiting Washington, Ivanka and Jared bought a $30 million 1.8-acre plot of land in Indian Creek Village from Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias. Then, they spent the next two years building their dream dwelling. They finally moved there in December 2022, and hopefully, their "Billionaire Bunker" neighbors have been more welcoming. We're worried about Ivanka and Kushner's relationship if they can't make some friends.

Being a Trump comes with privileges and problems. On the one hand, there's nepotism, bundles of cash, and privilege. On the other, there's having Donald Trump as your father. The latter invariably involves a whole heap of headaches and a constant stream of lawsuits and litigations. Still, the Trump family is not the only billionaire dynasty with a fleet of top-notch attorneys on speed dial. The Kushners may not be on level-pegging with the Trumps, but they're definitely no strangers to the inside of a courtroom.

So, it's inevitable that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have more than the average couple's legal quagmires to navigate together. Something that would place a strain on any relationship, no matter how high the bank balance. Ivanka's done her darndest to avoid the courtroom stink permeating her dad's ill-fitting Brioni suits. She's stayed schtum on Donald's many courtroom dramas and was MIA during his hush-money trial. Still, no matter how hard she tries, she'll never be able to entirely avoid the many Trump trials and tribulations.

Then there's Kushner, who's been accused of lobbying violations and corruption. His private equity firm, Affinity Partners, came under investigation in 2024 for problematic Saudi investment deals and suspicion that foreign entities funneled money into the business in return for political influence.

Ivanka Trump has seemingly had a pitch-perfect relationship with Jared Kushner since they first started dating in 2007. Unlike her father, who has a history of troubled marriages, Ivanka has managed to stay married to Kushner for more than a decade while barely stirring up any relationship-related controversies. However, now we're wondering if their seemingly different priorities in life are beginning to take their toll. Although it's certainly possible that we haven't seen the last of Ivanka orbiting the White House, day by day, it seems more likely that her exit from the political world is actually permanent.

Meanwhile, Kushner's political influence continues to linger. In the Trump administration's first term, Kushner was appointed his father-in-law's official senior advisor. However, Kushner holds no such position during Donald Trump's second run as president. At least officially. Amidst his wife's wishes to steer clear of politics, Kushner remains active in the White House in a less conspicuous capacity. He's advised members of the president's cabinet and played a role in hiring certain government officials, and he still helps his father-in-law maintain connections between the United States and the Middle East. It's a position that Trump supporter Ed McMullen believes he excels at. "As a former ambassador, I can tell you that if I were doing anything in the Middle East, the first person I would go to would be Jared," McMullen said in an interview with Reuters.

But we can't help but be concerned that Kushner's role in politics might be causing a rift in his marriage. Even his Instagram page promotes a completely different lifestyle from his wife's. Whereas Kushner's page shows his continuing passion for politics, Ivanka's Instagram is mostly dedicated to her family and lifestyle.

Ivanka Trump has a habit of shouting out her loved ones on social media during their birthdays. For instance, she celebrated her daughter Arabella's 12th birthday by posting a touching tribute message on Instagram. She adopted this same tradition for Jared Kushner. However, there was one instance when Trump failed to deliver a birthday tribute to her husband back in 2023. Given the New York native's track record with birthday wishes, this fueled rumors that her and Kushner's marriage wasn't in a good place. Furthermore, Trump's birthday snub came around the time that she voiced her desire to stay away from politics for the sake of her children.

We'd like to think this was a one-time occurrence. However, Trump seemingly didn't wish Kushner a happy birthday on Instagram in 2025, either. The omission was glaring, considering Trump posted pictures on Facebook of her family celebrating Kushner's birthday in 2024. Of course, it's very possible Trump decided the following year to mark the occasion the same way he's been operating in politics, which is behind the scenes.