Ivanka Trump found herself at the center of two very different storms over the past week: a wave of online hostility sparked by a social media post from a Florida concert and renewed scrutiny over reports that U.S. authorities disrupted an alleged plot targeting her in retaliation for President Donald Trump's 2020 decision to authorize the killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
The former first daughter shared photos from a Jelly Roll concert on May 30, posting images and videos from the event alongside the caption: "Heart full. Grateful for friendship, live music and the kind of night that nourishes the soul. Thank you @jellyroll615 !" What began as a routine lifestyle post quickly evolved into a flashpoint for political criticism and personal attacks.
Supporters praised Ivanka Trump's appearance and urged her to return to the fashion industry. "Absolutely love your dress," one commenter wrote. Another added, "Goodness you're a fashion icon!" A third follower posted: "@ivankatrump please tell me you'll bring back your fashion line!!! I miss it! Do it! Do it for America!"
The reaction elsewhere was markedly different. Critics used the post to attack both Ivanka Trump and her family, with one commenter writing: "What is it like being the daughter of the Antichrist?????" Others criticized her lifestyle, appearance and association with the Trump political brand, reflecting the deep polarization that continues to surround members of the Trump family even after they have stepped away from formal government roles.
The online backlash emerged as reports circulated regarding an alleged assassination plot tied to geopolitical tensions dating back to the Trump administration. According to reporting cited by the New York Post and summarized by the Irish Star, Iraqi national Mohammed Baqer Saad Dawood was accused of plotting revenge against the Trump family following the U.S. drone strike that killed Soleimani in Baghdad in January 2020.
The reports allege that Dawood obtained information related to Ivanka Trump's residence in Florida and shared threats online. One message reportedly stated: "I say to the Americans look at this picture and know that neither your palaces nor the Secret Service will protect you. We are currently in the stage of surveillance and analysis. I told you, our revenge is a matter of time."
Another alleged statement attributed to an associate identified as Al Saadi was even more direct. According to reporting cited by the New York Post, he was heard saying: "We need to kill Ivanka to burn down the house of Trump the way he burned down our house."
The allegations have drawn attention because they appear to place Ivanka Trump, who has largely avoided day-to-day political involvement since leaving Washington, at the center of threats connected to broader U.S.-Iran tensions. Neither Ivanka Trump nor her representatives have publicly commented on the reported plot.
