If you were expecting to see Ivanka Trump behind a podium in the West Wing this year, you’ve probably been looking in the wrong place. She’s gone from the "First Daughter" archetype to something that looks a whole lot more like a private-equity-funded wellness guru living in a tropical fortress.
Honestly, the shift is pretty jarring.
She basically swapped the grey suits of D.C. for wakeboarding gear and jiu-jitsu gis. While her father, Donald Trump, is back in the thick of the 2026 political cycle and the 250th anniversary of the U.S., Ivanka has spent the last few years making it very clear—at least publicly—that she is "done" with the political machine. She’s living in Florida, running a food waste startup, and somehow ended up on the board of a FIFA charity.
It’s a weird mix, right? Let's get into what her life actually looks like right now.
The "Billionaire Bunker" and the Florida Pivot
Most people want to know where she is. She’s not in New York, and she’s definitely not in D.C.
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Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, are firmly entrenched in their $24 million mansion on Indian Creek Island. This place is literally nicknamed the "Billionaire Bunker" because it has its own 13-person police force for just 34 homes. Her neighbors include Jeff Bezos and Tom Brady. It’s the kind of place where you don't just have a pool; you have a "wellness cabana" with a cold plunge and a sauna.
Her daily routine? It’s surprisingly... suburban? For a billionaire.
She’s often spotted doing the school run for her three kids—Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore. She’s obsessed with weightlifting now (she calls it "life-changing") and spends a lot of time with her 98-year-old grandmother, Babi, who lives on the estate.
But don't let the "soccer mom" vibe fool you. This isn't just about relaxation.
Planet Harvest: Her New Business Identity
In 2023, Ivanka co-founded a company called Planet Harvest.
Think of it as a "profit-for-purpose" venture. Essentially, she’s trying to solve food waste by redirecting surplus produce from farms to people who actually need it. She finally spoke about it publicly at the Heartland Summit in Arkansas, where she sat down with Arianna Huffington.
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"Food can be used medicinally and food can be used to heal our bodies," she told the crowd.
It’s a pivot that aligns her somewhat with the "Make America Healthy Again" movement (the RFK Jr. crowd), but with a private-sector, tech-heavy spin. It’s also a way to build a brand that isn't purely tied to her father’s real estate or political empire.
The Sports and Global Influence Side-Hustles
Here is where it gets interesting for 2026.
Even though she says she's out of politics, she still keeps popping up in high-level roles that feel suspiciously like diplomacy.
- FIFA and the World Cup: She was recently appointed to the board of a $100 million education project funded by 2026 World Cup ticket sales. She’s rubbin' elbows with Serena Williams and Shakira on this advisory board.
- The White House UFC Fight: Remember how her dad loves Dana White? Well, for the America250 celebrations (the big 250th birthday of the U.S.), there’s a massive UFC fight planned for the White House South Lawn. Reports say Ivanka is the one "facilitating" the whole thing behind the scenes.
- Albanian Real Estate: She and Jared are also neck-deep in a $1.4 billion luxury resort development on Sazan Island in Albania. It’s massive.
Why This Matters
A lot of people think she’s just hiding out.
But if you look at the board seats, the international real estate deals, and the "food as medicine" startup, she’s actually building a parallel power base. She isn't campaigning, sure, but she is staying relevant in circles that have nothing to do with voting booths—like global sports, private equity, and the "wellness" industrial complex.
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What most people get wrong is thinking she’s waiting for a comeback.
She might be. But right now, she’s more focused on being a "global influencer-investor." It's a lot cleaner than being a Senior Advisor to the President, and the weather in Miami is way better.
What to Watch for Next
If you want to keep tabs on her actual influence (minus the Instagram filters), watch these three things:
- The 2026 World Cup: Watch her presence at the games. Her FIFA board seat gives her a massive international platform during the biggest sporting event in the world.
- The Albania Project: If that $1.4 billion resort breaks ground, it cements her and Jared as independent global developers, separate from the Trump Organization.
- Planet Harvest's Scaling: See if her food waste company starts landing major government or corporate contracts. That’s the real test of whether this is a "hobby" or a serious business.
She's playing a long game. It just doesn't involve a ballot box right now.