In September 2020, Ivanka Trump traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, to attend the first round of presidential debates between her dad, Donald Trump, and his opponent, Joe Biden, ahead of the election. As a senior advisor to the president in the White House, Ivanka’s presence was likely required, and she certainly pulled out all of the stops when it came to fashion. For the occasion, Ivanka opted for a sleek Gabriela Hearst pantsuit, which wasn’t cheap. While the blazer reportedly cost $3,210 alone, pants similar to those worn by the former president’s daughter retail for $1,190. As if the outfit wasn’t expensive enough already, Ivanka was photographed carrying an enviable quilted Chanel bag made from white leather, which apparently carries a $4,700 price tag.
Unsurprisingly, many people weren’t all that impressed by the huge amount of money Ivanka spent on her debate outfit, which apparently totaled more than $10,000. Critiquing the look, one X user (formerly Twitter) took to the platform to write, “Ivanka’s debate outfit cost more than trump paid in taxes.” Another commentator took aim at how much money Ivanka had spent on the look, writing on X, “People are sick, dying, and jobless. Ivanka spent at least $7,900 USD dollars on her debate day outfit. The cost of her gold and pearl earrings is unknown.”
