In a rather amusing moment at the W20 Summit in Germany, Ivanka Trump found herself on the receiving end of some serious disapproval after labeling her father as a “champion of families.” The event, which aimed to empower women economically, featured a panel that included German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It was Ivanka’s first international appearance as an advisor to her father, and Germany was not in the mood for any nonsense.
During the discussion, moderator Miriam Meckel, editor-in-chief of WirtschaftsWoche, brought up President Trump’s contentious remarks about women. Ivanka’s reply, however, did not sit well with the audience. “Sadly,” she stated, “the United States is the only developed country in the world that doesn’t have a paid leave policy for the benefit of families. I’m very proud of my father’s advocacy for families.” Cue the collective groan from the crowd, who were probably choking on their bratwurst.
The audience’s reaction was palpable, prompting Meckel to interject, “You hear the reaction from the audience. I need to address one more point. Some attitudes toward women your father has displayed might leave one questioning whether he’s such an empowerer for women.” Ouch! Talk about throwing shade.
Ivanka attempted to recover by deflecting the criticism toward the media, claiming that the negative perceptions were merely fabrications. “I know from personal experience, and I think the thousands of women who have worked with and for my father are a testament to his belief in the potential of women,” she said. Right, because nothing says feminist like ignoring your father’s track record!
The confusion surrounding Ivanka’s role in the White House and her so-called feminism continues to baffle many. She has advocated for a childcare plan that does little for the women who need it most and has remained largely silent about her father’s many misogynistic comments and actions. To top it off, she has even gone as far as to call her father a feminist, which is a claim that raises more than a few eyebrows.
As if the event couldn’t get any more awkward, a member of the German audience asked, “I’d like to ask you, what is your role, and who are you representing — your father as president, the American people, or your business?” Talk about a loaded question! Ivanka’s response was a classic one: “Certainly not the latter,” which is a nice way to say, “Of course, I’m not using this position to promote my business.” She then admitted her unfamiliarity with her role, which seems a bit odd for someone in her position.
So, thank you Ivanka for bringing your unique brand of hypocrisy and faux feminism to Germany. And Germany? Danke schön for keeping it real.
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In summary, Ivanka Trump’s appearance at the W20 Summit was a mix of cringe and comedy as she faced backlash for her comments about her father’s role in advocating for families. The German audience clearly wasn’t buying what she was selling, showcasing that even the first daughter can face tough crowds abroad.