Ivanka Trump has reignited headlines after promoting a memoir by Glennon Doyle — a prominent critic of her father, former President Donald Trump — in a recent Instagram post. The endorsement is being viewed as another sign of Ivanka’s growing distance from the MAGA movement and her father’s political orbit.
In a weekend Instagram story titled “This week in Miami,” Ivanka shared a snapshot of Untamed, Doyle’s 2020 bestselling memoir. The photo was part of a collage highlighting moments from her life — including beach outings, family time, and reading. But it’s the book that drew the most attention.
Glennon Doyle, a celebrated self-help author and podcast host, was a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 election. Leading up to Election Day, Doyle made headlines for warning her followers: “If Trump wins, we lose.” She added that future generations would face fewer rights if Trump regained office, citing concerns over reproductive freedom and personal autonomy.
Despite Doyle’s outspoken opposition, Ivanka, 43, appeared unbothered, showcasing Untamed alongside other titles on her reading list. According to reports, Ivanka is a voracious reader with wide-ranging literary tastes. Her previous recommendations include Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell.
Ivanka’s quiet rebranding away from politics has been unfolding since she and husband Jared Kushner exited Washington D.C. after Donald Trump’s first term. The couple has since opted for a more private life, raising their three children — Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore — in Miami and largely avoiding the spotlight of the 2024 campaign.
While the post didn’t include any political commentary, many online noted the irony of Ivanka promoting a book written by someone who once hosted Senator Elizabeth Warren on Election Day while wearing a Harris-Walz campaign cap.
Doyle’s Untamed focuses on themes of self-liberation, family, and the societal pressures women face. It includes reflections on her own divorce and remarriage to former U.S. soccer star Abby Wambach. The memoir encourages women to stop seeking approval and instead live life on their own terms — a sentiment some believe may resonate with Ivanka’s current phase of life.
Whether intentional or not, Ivanka Trump’s book pick adds another layer to her evolving public image — one that seems increasingly independent of her father’s political legacy.