When you’re a parent, it’s pretty normal that you post photos with your children online to show the world “how much you love your kids.”
But, when you’re the President of the United States’ daughter and about 1,500 children are missing–it may not be the best time to upload “an adorable Sunday morning photo” with your son. Someone should tell that to Ivanka Trump.
On Sunday, the daughter of the POTUS shared a photo on Twitter with her son saying:
My heart! #SundayMornings
My ♥️! #SundayMorning pic.twitter.com/CN5iXutE5Q
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 27, 2018
While it would be fine any other day to share a precious moment like this with your child, it’s probably not the greatest idea to do so after reports broke this week that about 1,500 immigrant children taken away from their parents by ICE have been “lost.” According to several reports, CBP and ICE ripped families apart, placing immigrant children detained at the border in “sponsor homes,” until their asylum cases were handed–but, lost track of nearly 1,500 children. According to officials, they cannot place, nor find, these children–and believe it’s not their legal duty to do so.
The Internet has been outraged at the lack of care, motivation, or humanity of the U.S. Government to even try and locate the missing children. Many have begun circling petitions to try and have the government attempt to locate the children–some of which they believe have been taken by human traffickers.
Since Ivanka Trump is supposed to be an advocate for “women’s rights” and “families,” many were disgusted to see her posting this kind of photo during a time in which mothers are searching endlessly for their children who were taken from them by the government.
https://twitter.com/halsey/status/1000836985123094528
Isn't it the just the best to snuggle your little one — knowing exactly where they are, safe in your arms? It's the best. The BEST. Right, Ivanka? Right? https://t.co/X79r8aWInc
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 27, 2018
I never cease to be amazed at how tone deaf the members of this family seem to be. Scary thing is this could be a clear signal for someone else
— /// (@adrianleaks) May 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/PatricioElsofto/status/1001196766593667072
https://twitter.com/EvaDeMetal/status/1001199211164176386
What an odd tweet in the middle of the horror going on with missing children ripped from their parents arms. How lucky you are to live in a bubble.
— La Fourchette 💙💛🐝 (@lafourchette) May 27, 2018
Your post today is both profoundly inconsiderate and appalling. Being a part of the presidential family, regardless of your position in the White House, you are in a position of authority and power. How dare you post such a gloating image while hundreds of families get torn apart
— Mel (@lemslimming) May 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/ambrosiamonkey/status/1000846732375113729
How about the mothers wishing this was their Sunday? #WhereAreTheChidren
— sherry cummings (@sherlou710) May 27, 2018
Now, imagine he is taken from you and you have no idea where he is or if he’s coming back, just like 1475 other children.
— Peggy P (@MaggieMoraMu) May 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/ladyathos/status/1000864171746095105
Isn't it nice to be able to hold your child close?
WHERE ARE THE 1,475 CHILDREN????
— Tonjee (@Tonjee_f) May 28, 2018
I wish you would just have the courage to tell us what you really think about the #MissingChildren No mother could possibly think what they're doing is OK. Could you?
— TC Perret (@tcperret) May 27, 2018
There’s “out of touch” and then there’s THIS 💩- which could be construed as “not giving a damn…”
— Sandon Jacobs (@SandonJacobs) May 28, 2018
Meanwhile kids are separated from there parents bc of the actions of your father. How would you feel if someone took your kids away from you? Think about that
— Lindsey ❤ Aaron-TW- MJ (her/she) 🙏🦁🫶 (@LindseyLoves_TW) May 28, 2018
— AKADonaldTrump (@AKADonaldTrump) May 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/as_one_does/status/1001147177316552704
https://twitter.com/truthtalk4once/status/1000772137399992320
https://twitter.com/forrestbrakeman/status/1001138625851965440
https://twitter.com/Editorinblog/status/1001191062956793857
https://twitter.com/eeknes51/status/1000771521801957376
https://twitter.com/SereneStephie/status/1001133747612237825
https://twitter.com/LeaHarth/status/1001189210672386048
https://twitter.com/MyKidsMomBB8/status/1000901838852513792
https://twitter.com/RaynaRlp/status/1001168687175557121
I can’t believe you haven’t taken this down.
Have it printed and hang it on your wall at home. It doesn’t belong here. Not now.
— 🟧 💙Shancy 💙🟧 (@NJAInteriors1) May 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/rstrebler/status/1001179077540302848