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Not just a daddy’s girl!

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Published : Dec 22, 2016, 12:06 am IST
Updated : Dec 22, 2016, 7:09 am IST

Ivanka Trump is one of the most popular first daughters of all times and the future seems very bright for the entrepreneur.

Ivanka Trump
 Ivanka Trump

Ever since her father, Donald Trump, won the US Presidential election, Ivanka Trump, is the woman of the moment and a leading example of how daughters carry their family legacy forward.

Insiders say, she is tipped to become the coolest and most powerful first daughter of all time. With First Lady Melania Trump being content in New York at least initially for her son’s education, Ivanka is getting ready to dazzle the political world. It’s even said that Donald Trump seems to want to make her the de facto First Lady.

With good looks, a picture perfect family (a tycoon husband and three kids), a fashion model at a very young age, Ivanka tasted corporate success and all the social connections one dreams of. Now, she is all set to enjoy fame and political clout on a global platform. She is a regular at her dad’s transitional meetings and is said to be interested in being a part of policy issues during her father’s presidency.

What is it then about Ivanka that makes her stand out? The attention she is drawing is unparalleled when compared to children of other political leaders the world over.

Praniti ShindePraniti Shinde

There’ll be expectations
Praniti Shinde, MLA and daughter of Sushilkumar Shinde

Ivanka is might be a diva. But people will have expectations from her as the President’s daughter. It is a very good thing that daughters are taking ahead the mantle from their fathers. Here in India too we have accepted it; be it Indira Gandhi or Sarojini Naidu. In fact, India has been more progressive than the US when it comes to accepting women as political leaders. We, as a country, have been very progressive too.

Priya DuttPriya Dutt

She’s a diva
Priya Dutt, former MP, and daughter of Sunil Dutt

Firstly, a daughter can very well take ahead the legacy of a father — we carry the same genes like a son does. People may relate to Ivanka better now because of her persona. She’s considered a diva and now with her dad being POTUS, this is an opportunity of a lifetime. There are many such examples. Look at Lady Diana, she was first known for her attractive personality and many called her a diva. But then look at the changes she managed to bring in. Now Ivanka has the opportunity.”

Jayasudha, Actress and a former MLAJayasudha, Actress and a former MLA

A level-headed person
Jayasudha, Actress and a former MLA

People who are associated with business are quite aware of Donald Trump’s work, so I don’t think it would be difficult for Ivanka. Even she came into Donald’s life much before his current wife and that makes quite a difference. She has seen both the sides of her father and his lifestyle. She should be a very level-headed person. She should also be proud of her father. Donald Trump, too, must have worked hard to reach where he is now. Ivanka will be a big support to him and that’s why she is the most confident person in the Trump family. She has experienced along with him whatever he has been through and for that she would definitely like to be his top most priority.

Vani Tripathi Tikoo, politicianVani Tripathi Tikoo, politician

Face of the family
Vani Tripathi Tikoo, politician

Ivanka’s enthusiasm on the campaign trail and her understanding of the ways of official matters was something that made her earn attention from media. She was clearly one of the most visible representatives of the Trump brand. She has also gained a lot of media attention as Donald Trump’s remarks were being called sexist, misogynist and offensive, so people obviously want to know more about the ladies in Trump’s life including his wife and daughters. She even apologised for his dad’s crude remarks and bragging in a private conversation about being able to grope women and get away with it, which shows she is a grounded person.”

Karti Chidambaram, politicianKarti Chidambaram, politician

All in the family
Karti Chidambaram, politician

American politics gets a lot of attention from the media and around the world. I didn’t find anything unusual about Ivanka Trump drawing the attention, as it is very natural and normal in American politics for their families to be in the spotlight. They are very much involved in most of the political campaigns. It’s a sort of strategy and every Presidential candidate follows it. Not only the Trumps, the Clintons, the Bush family and the Obamas followed the same. The case is different in India. Not many family members of a politician get attention, unless they are involved in politics. Also, Ivanka Trump is a very attractive person, and naturally, that makes her the cynosure of all eyes.

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