Here's How the Internet Felt About Ivanka Trump Representing the U.S. at the Olympics Closing Ceremony
Ivanka Trump’s presence at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang caused quite the online stir on Sunday.
After spending the past few days acting as an envoy for President Donald Trump at the Games, the First Daughter made waves by leading the U.S. delegation at the ceremony.
There were a number of positive reactions to Ivanka’s attendance, with some supporters praising her decision to stand and clap for the North and South Korean athletes.
However, many were critical of Ivanka representing her father’s administration in South Korea. Team USA skier Gus Kenworthy even went viral for speaking out against Ivanka on Twitter. “So proud of all these people! Everybody here has worked so hard to make it to the Olympics and have the opportunity to walk in the closing ceremony!” he wrote in a tweet that had been liked over 42,000 times by Sunday night. “Well… Everyone except Ivanka. Honestly, tf is she doing here??”
So proud of all these people! Everybody here has worked so hard to make it to the Olympics and have the opportunity to walk in the closing ceremony! Well... Everyone except Ivanka. Honestly, tf is she doing here?? pic.twitter.com/sfJKi0VTDb
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) February 25, 2018
See a selection of the responses below.
It’s important to remember that we don’t have to agree on everything to get along, be civil to each other and enjoy each others company. #itsforamerica it was a pleasure to meet you both! pic.twitter.com/bEkenz3EF5
— Lauren Gibbs (@lagibbs84) February 25, 2018
OMG. @IvankaTrump is NOT elected official. Being @realDonaldTrump representative @Olympics & speaking about the sitch between North & South Korea is just WRONG. As an American she has no right 2 speak 4 me. She wasn’t voted into office. Ivanka - GO RUN UR BUSINESS WHERE U BELONG.
— Mary (@QJPisMTK) February 25, 2018
Regardless of your politics you have to admit that it's pretty cool when @IvankaTrump invites your kids to watch the #Olympics with her. It was an amazing experience for them. #teamusa https://t.co/4zKzMZh8JQ
— Nate Weber (@NateWeberActual) February 25, 2018
Unlike Mike Pence, Ivanka Trump rose to her feet for athletes from the two Koreas
— Elise Hu (@elisewho) February 25, 2018
This makes total sense. Yeah, let's have a person who has never had to truly work for anything a single day in her life lead a delegation of folks who've spent every waking minute of their lives fighting for the opportunities they've earned. https://t.co/jQGCfCDbYF
— Avi (@AviAhvee) February 21, 2018
EXO, CL, President of Korea and Ivanka Trump are posing together. Even doing "We are one" sign in the second pic. Kings of ending up between political figures. #Olympics_EXO #BestFanArmy #iHeartAwards #EXOL @weareoneEXO pic.twitter.com/JjDRGXtazb
— 94 ?? Sehun (@morningpassages) February 25, 2018
Bobsleder .@lagibbs84 lets Ivanka Trump try on her silver medal. pic.twitter.com/9VElpw7MEG
— Aamer Madhani (@AamerISmad) February 25, 2018
Dear @IvankaTrump
You are a worldwide embarrassment with a photo like this
1. YOU have never earned a medal for sports in your life let alone @ #Olympics
2. This was you being a "representative" of the #USA not a photo shoot for your website pic.twitter.com/Pv7g8yYEPW— Susan Doyle (@SusanDoyle1963) February 25, 2018
VIDEO: Ivanka arrives in S. Korea for Olympics closing ceremony then the camera widens to reveal a disgruntled clerk from the orthopedic shoe store lurking 5 paces behind wait no that’s Sarah Huckabee Sanders
— Karen Kilgariff (@KarenKilgariff) February 23, 2018
I'm constantly amazed at how Ivanka comports herself like she's the spunky princess of a beloved royal family. pic.twitter.com/PixwigaGJ6
— Schooley (@Rschooley) February 25, 2018