Standing side by side in an arched White House hallway beneath a sparkling crystal chandelier, Arabella Kushner offered a gentle smile next to Ivanka Trump. Arabella’s tailored cream silhouette and softly parted brunette hair captured an effortless, youthful poise ahead of the high-profile diplomatic events surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit. | Source: Instagram/ivankatrump
The Visit Brought Back Memories for Ivanka and Arabella
This is not the first time the family has welcomed the Chinese president to the United States. During his visit in April 2017, Arabella performed the Chinese song "Mo Li Hua", or "Jasmine Flower," and recited Tang dynasty poetry in Chinese for Xi and Peng.
Later that year, showed the couple private videos in which his granddaughter addressed them as "Grandpa Xi" and "Grandma Peng."
Meanwhile, Ivanka had an official role during her father's first presidency, serving as an unpaid adviser and becoming a point of contact for Chinese officials in Washington.
Her business ties to China attracted scrutiny, too: trademark approvals there in 2018 prompted discussion about potential conflicts of interest. She closed her business that year, saying she wanted to focus on her government work, and announced in 2022 that she was leaving politics.
At home, Arabella is Ivanka and Jared Kushner's eldest child and only daughter. Her younger brothers are Joseph Frederick Kushner and Theodore James Kushner. She turned 15 on July 17, and Ivanka marked the birthday with a carousel that followed her daughter through the years.
"Happy 15th Birthday to my extraordinary girl," Ivanka wrote in her ."You amaze me every day with your kindness, curiosity, brilliance, and strength."
She continued, "I am endlessly proud of your dedication, your poise, and the way you move through the world with both confidence and compassion." The pride in that message comes through again in the White House photos, particularly when Ivanka turns away from the camera to smile at Arabella across the fireplace.
Arabella Kushner glanced over her shoulder while riding a horse through a sun-dappled forest, wearing a puff-sleeved butter-yellow dress with smocked detailing and her long brown hair styled in a neat braid. The outdoor snapshot showcased a quiet, scenic moment shared by Ivanka Trump in honor of her daughter's 15th birthday. | Source: Instagram/ivankatrump
Ivanka Trump and Arabella strolled along an illuminated path during an evening event, showing off contrasting party styles. Arabella donned a metallic charcoal slip dress with an embellished empire bodice, while Ivanka turned heads beside her in a black-and-gold corseted strapless mini dress, sheer tights, and pointed pumps. | Source: Instagram/ivankatrump
