Ivanka Trump Shares ‘Words That Heal, Not Harm’ Amid Father’s Controversial Campaign Rhetoric

Ivanka Trump, who has remained largely absent from her father’s current campaign, took to social media on the eve of Election Day to share personal insights on choosing “truth” and “words that heal.” Marking her 43rd birthday, Ivanka posted 17 “life lessons” on X (formerly Twitter), offering advice on topics ranging from family relationships to personal growth.

In her post, Ivanka highlighted the importance of prioritizing relationships, practicing forgiveness, spending time in the sun, and nourishing the body with healthy food. “Nurture your relationships with family and friends,” she wrote, adding, “Forgive people, get plenty of sunshine, and nourish your body with healthy food.”

One of Ivanka’s messages—“Avoid Lashon Hara / Gossip. Choose words that heal, not harm”—appears to stand in contrast to the often combative rhetoric her father, former President Donald Trump, has used throughout his campaign. Her suggestion to “be open to the truth, wherever it leads” and “cultivate creativity and expansion in life” hints at a tone far removed from the divisive language that has become a hallmark of Trump’s campaign.

Ivanka also included a quote from country music legend Dolly Parton to emphasize the value of compassion: “I don’t criticize and condemn; I love and accept.” She encouraged her followers to “approach people and life with love and positivity.”

Ivanka’s post notably restricted who could respond, a move that underscores her distance from the polarizing environment surrounding her father’s rallies. Her message arrives at a time when both Ivanka and Melania Trump have been conspicuously absent from Trump’s recent campaign stops, including a key rally on Monday focused on courting female voters.

Meanwhile, Trump has continued to stir controversy with inflammatory remarks. He has faced backlash for his incendiary and often divisive language, including conspiracy theories about Haitian migrants and FEMA’s response to recent natural disasters. Trump recently accused Haitian migrants of “abducting and eating pets” and repeated unfounded claims about hurricane relief mismanagement.

In his criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s language has grown more personal and disparaging. He has called her “stupid,” “low IQ,” and an “empty vessel,” going as far as labeling her “lazy” and, in a private setting, allegedly referring to her with an offensive term.

Ivanka’s reflections on kindness and personal growth appear starkly different from her father’s campaign rhetoric, offering a softer tone in contrast to Trump’s confrontational approach. Ivanka’s life lessons may reflect her own values, yet they inadvertently cast a light on the gap between her calls for healing and the charged rhetoric dominating Trump’s campaign.

While Ivanka’s influence in her father’s previous campaigns was more visible, her current low profile suggests a shift in her role. Her public advice on maintaining positivity and compassion seems like a subtle appeal for unity at a time when Trump’s message focuses heavily on grievance and criticism.

As the campaign closes, Ivanka’s absence and her emphasis on positivity hint at a personal distance from the direction of Trump’s campaign. Her words, whether intentional or not, offer a glimpse of a message that contrasts with the current tone of Trump’s rallies, resonating as a softer, more introspective voice amid the noise of a heated campaign season.