Bikini-Clad Ivanka Trump Sparks Uproar In Surfing Snap: 'I Can See Where Our Taxes Go'

Ivanka Trump traded policy headlines for paradise earlier this year, posting a serene carousel of sun-drenched moments from her family’s Costa Rica vacation, but the post quickly stirred backlash.

In the series of photos shared to Instagram, Ivanka is seen fully embracing nature. One image shows her surfing a turquoise wave in a sleek black bikini, confidently riding the water on a bright blue board. Another captures her mid-jump beside a roaring waterfall, her athletic frame caught in motion as she leaps into the cool waters below. A third photo shows her joyfully suspended in the air on the beach, dressed in a floral wrap skirt and bikini top, casting a shadow against the wide open shoreline.

Each shot of Ivanka Trump evokes freedom, stillness, and a clear disconnect from the chaos of daily life.

Ivanka captioned the post with a reflective message.

“Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. Spending Passover and Easter week surrounded by the raw beauty of Costa Rica was a gift beyond words. Time slowed. We surfed under golden skies, zipped through the jungle canopy, leapt into cool waterfalls, read until the sun dipped low, and surrendered to stillness and deep sleep," she wrote.

"But more than the adventure, this week was about reconnecting, with the Earth, with faith, and with one another," the President's daughter continued. "Logging off and tuning in. Grounding in nature’s rhythm. Feeling the sacred in the silence, in the laughter of my children, in the breath of the trees. My heart is full of gratitude for these moments of togetherness and renewal. Wishing you all the same kind of peace and presence, wherever you are. Pura vida. Shalom.”

While the post was intended to be a peaceful and spiritual reflection, it wasn’t long before criticism began filling the comment section. Many followers slammed Ivanka as out of touch, pointing to the contrast between her luxury getaway and her father, Donald Trump’s, controversial policies and ongoing headlines.

“I can see where our taxes go [eye roll emoji],” one commenter wrote.

Another added, “Your dad literally just stripped protection for 500,000 square miles of ocean. No amount of surfing videos will undo the grave environmental destruction of your family.”

Others were even more direct, accusing her of hypocrisy. “Surfing while your dad is cracking down and shipping little 2-year-olds and a cancer 7-year-old out of the US???? I hope you can sleep at night!” one critic commented.

Another wrote, “Some people didn’t have food to eat, but you keep doing you,” while someone else simply called the post “Tone deaf AF.”

Ivanka Trump hit the beach in honor of World Oceans Day, but her reflective post quickly made waves for all the wrong reasons.

On June 9, the former first daughter shared a photo of herself walking barefoot through the shallows, surfboard tucked under her arm, dressed in a sky-blue long-sleeve swimsuit. With the sun casting a warm glow across the water and palm trees in the background, the shot evoked calm, confidence, and coastal serenity.

“There’s no place I feel more free, more grounded, and more at peace than in the ocean,” Ivanka wrote in the caption. “It restores, it humbles, and it inspires. Today, on #WorldOceansDay, let’s celebrate this blue heart of our planet.”

But while the post was intended to inspire reverence for the ocean, many followers saw it as deeply ironic given her father's environmental policies.

“Read and learn #climatechange. If your father has his way the oceans will boil away!” one user wrote.

Another added, “The narcissist doesn’t fall far from the orange tree.” One particularly harsh comment simply said, “Blood on your hands too!”

Ivanka Trump kicked off February with a motivational fitness post, but her mirror selfie drew more controversy than inspiration.

While Ivanka’s post was framed around fitness and perseverance, not all followers were impressed. Critics flooded the comment section, calling her tone “out of touch” and “privileged,” especially in light of recent headlines surrounding her father.

“Aren’t you concerned about your children and nuclear war?” one commenter asked bluntly.

Another wrote, “Must be nice to have billions and not need to work or do anything. You can pay other people to do so you have all the time and resources you want to work out and stay fit.”

The harshest critiques accused her of moral silence. “Tone deaf posting,” one user wrote. “You’re on the wrong side of history and your silence on your father’s legislation will be a stain on you and your children and grandchildren forever.”

Ivanka Trump ushered in the holiday season with a tranquil beachside moment that had fans sending warm wishes her way.

On December 24, the first daughter shared a peaceful photo from the shoreline, standing barefoot beneath a lush canopy of sea grapes, looking out at the turquoise waves. Dressed in a delicate floral crop top and matching skirt, Ivanka held a sunhat in one hand as she gazed at the distant sailboat on the horizon.

The soft light, calm ocean, and quiet framing created a postcard-worthy holiday setting.

“Feeling an abundance of gratitude this Christmas Eve,” she captioned the image.