Two old photos of Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka have returned to the public eye. The images caused such a stir across social media that Snopes had to step in and verify whether they were authentic. They are.
In both photos, a young Ivanka is seen sitting on Trump’s lap. One image was posted years ago on Ivanka’s Instagram. The other appeared in a feature published by Time magazine. Both are confirmed to be real.
The posts drew heavy reactions across Reddit, Threads, Pinterest, and Instagram. Some users expressed discomfort. Others accused the posters of using fake content. Many simply asked whether the photos had been altered. The answer, according to Snopes, is no.
The picture on the right side of the viral collage was taken in 1996 at Mar-a-Lago. It was captured by photographer Brian Smith. It later appeared in Time under the caption “Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka.” The other image was posted directly by Ivanka in 2013 with a caption that read, “Me and my dad.”
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These two pictures have existed online for years, but their return now has renewed public interest. Conversations about Trump’s past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein have been growing again. More people are asking why the Epstein files remain sealed and whether Trump has reason to worry.
While the photos do not reveal any illegal behavior, they have caused unease. The public reaction is not just about the pictures. It is about the broader concerns tied to Trump’s past. With Epstein’s name once again in the news, these images have been viewed through a more serious lens.
Snopes confirmed both photos without hesitation. It also noted that similar rumors have circulated before. One earlier claim involved an image of Trump and Ivanka sitting together on a bed. That photo was also real. A different image that supposedly showed Trump with Epstein and a young girl turned out to be fake, but not before it went viral.
These stories reflect something deeper. People are not only reacting to what they see. They are responding to what they do not know. Trump’s relationship with Epstein has always raised questions, and many believe the sealed documents could contain more troubling information.
The photos alone do not answer anything. But they remind people that this story is far from forgotten. Each time images like these reappear, they spark more discussion.
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