Politics & Government
Ivanka Trump Visits Bedminster Despite Coronavirus Travel Limits
Federal guidelines for social distancing urge Americans to avoid discretionary travel to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
BEDMINSTER, NJ — Ivanka Trump, President Donald Trump's oldest daughter and Senior White House adviser, traveled to the family's golf club in Bedminster earlier this month despite the White House's travel restrictions to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
Ivanka traveled with her husband, Jared Kushner, who is also a senior White House adviser, and their three children to the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster on April 8 to celebrate the first night of Passover, according to the White House.
Since her visit The White House has released a statement defending Ivanka Trump and Kushner comparing their trip to the golf club, which is currently closed, as "no different than had she been traveling to/from work."
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"Ivanka – with her immediate family – celebrated Passover at a closed down facility considered to be a family home. The location was less populated than the surrounding area near her home in D.C.," according to USA Today.
Tonight we gather for a Passover without precedent. The group might be smaller, and the answer to “why is this night different” might be unusual. But all across the world we shall sing our songs of freedom and together celebrate renewal. #TogetherApart #ChagSameach
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) April 8, 2020
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Her trip follows her own message she shared on Twitter pleading for Americans to stay home and follow federal guidelines about social distancing.
"Those lucky enough to be in a position to stay at home please, please do so. Each and everyone of us plays a role slowing the spread. And social distancing saves lives. It has saved lives and it will continue to save lives," Ivanka Trump said in her video.
In these toughest of times, America shows her spirit and strength. This will end and we will emerge stronger than ever before. In the meantime, social distancing saves lives! Please do your part. We are all in this together. [Part 1] pic.twitter.com/iYzMunLJyO
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) March 30, 2020
Ivanka's trip also went against New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's request for part-time residents not to visit their summer homes in the Jersey Shore during the "stay-at-home" order. Read More: Gov. Murphy Urges Part-Time Residents Not To Visit Jersey Shore
As of Thursday, Murphy said 75,317 New Jerseyans have now been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and 3,518 have died – more than the state's death toll from World War I. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know
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