Ivanka Trump's Debut On 'The Kardashians' Reality TV Show Raises Questions

Ivanka Trump's unexpected cameo on "The Kardashians" has highlighted her close friendship with reality TV star Kim Kardashian.

The former president's daughter turned up for the beauty mogul's 43rd birthday celebration, looking chic and glammed up, which was featured in a recent episode of the reality show.

However, what caught the attention of fans was her seating placement at the party, hinting that she was one of the top ones within Kim's inner circle.

Ivanka Trump's presence on the reality TV show has raised questions regarding her and Kim Kardashian's political stance.

Ivanka Trump became the latest celebrity to debut on "The Kardashians," as a recent episode highlighted her appearance at Kim's 43rd birthday party.

The glamorous celebration, hosted at Funke in Beverly Hills, California, marked a milestone in Kim's life and offered a glimpse into the billionaire business mogul's inner circle.

Ivanka was seen sitting on Kim's top table rather than with the other guests. Her placement on the table was also super close to the SKIMS founder, which made it clear that the duo shared a bond that extended beyond being mere friends.

Ivanka was among the earliest arrivals at the party, a gesture that spoke volumes about her unwavering support for Kim as she marked another year.

At the birthday bash, Ivanka exuded elegance in a sparkly ensemble that accentuated her figure and placed her among the best-dressed at the event.

Ivanka's shocking appearance on the TV show has set tongues wagging, with many fans wondering if she would appear in more episodes. Some also questioned her affiliation with Kim and what it meant for the women's political views.

One person commented, "@KimKardashian just had a birthday party and had Ivanka Trump sitting next to her. Wonder how is she voting. I guess money [is] more important than her kids' rights. Expose these people. "

Another asked, "Does this friendship between Ivanka Trump and Kim Kardashian mean Kim is secretly Maga?"

"As much as I love Trump and will 100% vote for him in 2024, I don't trust his daughter Ivanka. Never have!" said a third person, referring to Ivanka's father, Donald Trump.

According to reports,  Ivanka and Kim have been pals for years and have "hung out on a number of occasions" despite their busy schedules.

As to how they began their relationship, the duo first bonded over "motherhood and being new moms" when they met at the Met Gala nearly a decade ago.

They continued to stay connected over the years, including a memorable three-hour dinner at the Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California, in October 2022.

At the time, it was reported that the duo discussed their contribution to criminal justice reforms, particularly with respect to the 2018 First Step Act introduced by Ivanka's father, Donald Trump, who was the then-president.

"Kim knows that Ivanka plays a pivotal role in fighting for those who she thinks deserves a second chance and Kim believes they can accomplish more if they work together," a source told Hollywood Life.

"They've been collaborating on this for a few years and are continuing to focus their efforts on helping those in need."

Last December, the two women linked up at the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, which featured a surprise performance from Justin Timberlake.

Ivanka seemed particularly pleased to have seen her friend at the event, as she took to her Instagram page to share two shots she took with the SKIMS founder, among other highlights.

She captioned the post with, "Viva Las Vegas ! Bringing some Miami spice to LV !" and congratulated the showrunners of the luxury hospitality resort and casino, David Grutman and Jeffrey Soffer.

She also wrote on her Instagram Stories about how she enjoyed being with Kim, with whom she sat throughout the show.

"It's always a great time with you, @kimkardashian," the former president's daughter remarked at the time.

While Ivanka's continued appearance in social activities seems to prove that she is sticking to steering clear of politics, she is still committed to supporting her father amid his legal and political troubles.

She took to Instagram to rally around him in her own way following the billionaire mogul being convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide illegal payments to former adult star Stormy Daniels.

On her page, she shared an adorable throwback shot of  Trump and her while she was still a young girl and added the caption, "I love you, Dad."

Apart from the four-word remark and throwback picture that she posted, Ivanka has kept a low profile since her father was handed the guilty verdict by the 12-man jury in his hush money trial.