Former President Donald Trump insists that it is family first from now on. He said that his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner will not be involved in any future presidential administration. And that his last term as commander-in-chief proved to be "too painful for the family." 

When asked by Fox News host Bret Baier if he would want Ivanka and Jared by his side in the West Wing should he win the 2024 presidential election, Trump responded with a resounding "No."

He emphasized the toll that his political career has taken on his family, sharing, "My family's been through hell. I mean, they have... Nobody has been through what my family has been through."

 He specifically mentioned his son Eric, describing him as a fine young man who faced numerous subpoenas during Trump's presidency.

Trump also acknowledged the impact his political ambitions had on Ivanka's successful clothing line, revealing that she made the difficult decision to close it down.

Ivanka puts family first with young children

Ivanka Trump already announced that she would not be part of her father's 2024 presidential campaign, choosing to prioritize her young children and the private life they are building as a family.

 In a statement, in November 2022, she expressed her love and support for her father. But made it clear that she would no longer be involved in politics. Ivanka expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the American people and her pride in the accomplishments of the administration.

Jared Kushner, who also served as an adviser in the White House during Trump’s administration has reportedly shown no interest in returning to Washington, D.C. 

Kushner wrote a book that came out in 2022. “Breaking History: A White House Memoir” details his time brokering the historic Middle East peace agreements and helping during the pandemic.

According to a report by New York magazine in December, Kushner declared, "Look, I'm out. I'm really out," following the revelation of Trump's dinner with controversial figures Kanye West and Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago, which sparked controversy due to their associations.

The decision not to include Ivanka and Jared in a potential future administration underscores the significant challenges and personal sacrifices faced by Trump's family during his time as president. 

Trump's concern for their well-being and the toll politics has taken on them led to his declaration that they will not play official roles in his possible second term.