Trump awkwardly says he wouldn’t run with Ivanka: ‘Not my daughter’
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an interview with New Delhi Television, the former president was asked if he would consider his eldest daughter Ivanka Trump as a potential running mate. Not my daughter.” The quick dismissal is odd, given that Mr Trump obviously sees little compunction with having his family members serve alongside him in government — and Ivanka is the only blood relative to actually join his White House team, while sons Donald Jr and Eric took roles on his campaign team. Ms Trump served as a White House adviser throughout nearly the entirety of her father’s presidency alongside her husband, former senior White House adviser Jared Kushner.