Twitter responds to Ivanka saying question about her father’s sexual misconduct is ‘inappropriate’
Recently, Ivanka Trump was asked about the many women who have accused her father of sexual misconduct, and her response has Twitter up in arms.
When NBC News’ Peter Alexander asked Ivanka if she believes the accusers, she went off on him for the question.
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“I think it’s a pretty inappropriate question to ask a daughter if she believes the accusers of her father when he’s affirmatively stated there’s no truth to it,” she said. “I don’t think that’s a question you would ask many other daughters. I believe my father, I know my father. I think I have that right as a daughter to believe my father.”
It’s not inappropriate
But here’s the thing: it’s not an inappropriate question.
Many people on Twitter pointed out that it’s a completely appropriate question to ask a White House official about a scandal involving the president, regardless of who they are. Others pointed out that Ivanka has positioned herself as a champion of women’s issues, so it’s absolutely an appropriate question to ask her about a high-ranking official being accused of sexual assault.
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Others brought up the slew of evidence against Donald Trump, some of it his own words, like the infamous Access Hollywood tape.
“You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful — I just start kissing them,” Trump said on the tape. “It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait… And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything… grab them by the p*ssy.”
“Do you believe your father’s [sexual misconduct] accusers?” –@PeterAlexander
“I think it’s a pretty inappropriate question to ask a daughter if she believes the accusers of her father when he’s affirmatively stated there’s no truth to it.” –@IvankaTrump pic.twitter.com/23AVPgcOdE
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) February 26, 2018
And still others pointed out that Trump brought the women who had accused Bill Clinton of sexual misconduct to a debate against Hillary Clinton. So trying to put off questions about Trump’s own accusers is quite the double standard.
Basically, Twitter went to town. You can check out some of the best responses below.
NBC Reporter: “Do you believe your father’s accusers?”
Ivanka Trump: “I think it is a pretty inappropriate question.”
Hey @IvankaTrump, when you choose to work for a president with 19 accusers these are appropriate questions. If you can’t answer them then you should step down.
— Power to the People ☭🕊 (@ProudSocialist) February 26, 2018
What’s inappropriate is Ivanka Trump being part of the White House Administration.
— Axl Rose (@axlrose) February 26, 2018
Let this sink in. A @WhiteHouse Senior Adviser says it's inappropriate to ask a question about a President Trump controversy because she's the President's daughter.
— Christina Ginn (@ChristinaFeed) February 26, 2018
It's not an inappropriate question. Ivanka Trump has chosen to work in the House as a staffer and presidential adviser. She can choose not to answer, but it's a fair question by @PeterAlexander https://t.co/kpAYtv93jT
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) February 26, 2018
Some in the media are mocking Ivanka Trump's "it's a pretty inappropriate question" response to whether she believes her father's accusers, since she's a WH official. Fine. But the more important question is why it's ok that she (and Jared) are WH officials in the first place.
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) February 26, 2018
1. I don't expect Ivanka to say she believes her father's accusers.
2. It's fair to ask a WH staffer if they believe the president's accusers.
3. This is why nepotism is bad.
4. Trump invited Bill's accusers to a debate, there's no margin for his people to be offended about this.— Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) February 26, 2018
um. a daughter who is also a senior adviser to the President of the United States, and whose portfolio purview includes women's issues like helping female business owners, working women, families, etc. https://t.co/wEevYgKYVE
— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) February 26, 2018
Philip DeFranco – Why Boycotts Are Incoming, The "Inappropriate" Ivanka Controversy, And More: https://t.co/FkMp8D9QPd #phillyd
— Richard (Mist Wanderer) ⚰ (@Sepulcher67) February 27, 2018
Ivanka Trump said it's “inappropriate” to ask her about the sexual accusations against her father. Would it be more appropriate if we asked you while you sat on his lap like this? pic.twitter.com/VBQTqKepsn
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) February 26, 2018
