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Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, may be two notable political figures, but they are also parents.
The couple, who wed in 2009, share three children: daughter Arabella, born in July 2011, and sons Joseph, born in October 2013, and Theodore, born in March 2016.
Ivanka formerly served as an advisor to her father, Donald J. Trump, during his first term in office as President of the United States and decided not to hold a role in his administration during his second term. In a January 2025 episode of the Skinny Confidential Him & Her podcast, the mom of three explained that her children are one of the main reasons she will not return to the White House.
"It feels like it's very easy to make a decision when it aligns around your core values, and my highest most core value is family," Ivanka stated. "And my kids were much younger, so it was easier to not be present, but when you have kids that are teenagers about to be teenagers like, your physical presence matters so much it's crazy."
Read below to learn more about each of Ivanka and Jared's kids.
Arabella (Born July 17, 2011)
Arabella, the couple's eldest child, celebrated a major milestone in June 2023 when she became a bat mitzvah.
Ivanka posted an Instagram carousel marking the special day and detailing Arabella's volunteer work in the caption of the post, writing, "From her commitment to feeding hungry families through the Jewish Community Service Kosher Food Bank to supporting children with special needs through her work volunteering with the Friendship Circle and Whispering Manes, Arabella's giving heart and commitment to making a positive impact embodies the spirit of this special milestone."
Arabella is also a big fan of Taylor Swift. In October 2024, a source told People that Ivanka took Arabella and her friends to see the Eras Tour at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. (Swift, for her part, has been vocal about her criticism of Donald Trump.)
In July 2024, in honor of Arabella's 13th birthday, Ivanka posted an Instagram carousel with a photo of the teenager smiling with a Swift-themed birthday cake. The cake had lyrics from the pop star's hit song "Blank Space."
Joseph (Born October 16, 2013)
Ivanka and Jared's middle child, Joseph, is the pair's first son.
In October 2013, Ivanka shared a heartwarming video montage via Instagram to celebrate his 11th birthday. Joseph seems like he has many interests, as the Apprentice alum detailed some of his passions in the post's caption.
"Whether you're building (or taking apart!) something with a motor, exploring computers, dirt biking, skateboarding or out fishing with your best buddy Simba, you put your whole heart into everything you love," Ivanka wrote.
Theodore (Born March 27, 2016)
Theodore is Ivanka and Jared's youngest child. In March 2024, Ivanka posted a sweet Instagram carousel for Theodore's 8th birthday.
Like his big brother, Theodore is involved in many activities, as the New York native wrote in the post's caption, "Your curiosity knows no bounds—from football to parkour, jujitsu, guitar, piano, Hebrew, Rubik's cubes, Chinese, puzzles, and poker, just to name a few. Every day, you amaze us with your relentless pursuit of learning, exploring, and mastering new skills. Your enthusiasm and joy in every adventure are truly inspiring."
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