Ivanka Trump gets slammed for tweeting in support of Oprah’s rousing Golden Globes speech – By David Choi (businessinsider.com) / Jan 9 2018
First daughter Ivanka Trump appeared to support a rousing acceptance speech Oprah Winfrey gave during Sunday night’s Golden Globes broadcast. But she received some criticism for that because Oprah’s speech was implicitly critical of President Donald Trump and his administration.
“Just saw @Oprah’s empowering & inspiring speech at last night’s #GoldenGlobes,” Ivanka tweeted Monday night. “Let’s all come together, women & men, & say #TIMESUP ! #United.”
Oprah’s speech, which received high praise and some critique throughout the worlds of entertainment and politics, was, at points, implicitly critical of Trump and his administration.
“I want to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association because we all know the press is under siege these days,” Oprah said. “We also know it’s the insatiable dedication to uncovering the absolute truth that keeps us from turning a blind eye to corruption and to injustice.”
Oprah also highlighted the wave of sexual misconduct allegations in Hollywood and other industries, which has since emboldened a national movement in support of women’s rights.
“To tyrants and victims, and secrets and lies: I want to say that I value the press more than ever before as we try to navigate these complicated times, which brings me to this: what I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have,” Oprah continued.
“And I’m especially proud and inspired by all the women who have felt strong enough and empowered enough to speak up and share their personal stories,” Oprah said. “Each of us in this room are celebrated because of the stories that we tell, and this year we became the story.”
Ivanka’s support of Oprah’s speech was also notable in that at least 22 women have accused Donald Trump sexual misconduct.
Trump, who has flatly denied the claims, came under renewed scrutiny among the wave of allegations that rocked leaders in politics, entertainment, tech, and the media industries.
Here’s a few of the responses to Ivanka’s tweet:
ew go away
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/justinhendrix/status/950565065354305538
ivanka trump is antifa now
— Ashley Feinberg (ashleyfeinberg.bsky.social) (@ashleyfeinberg) January 9, 2018
This is the most hypocritical, clueless statement in her regrettable time in the WH. Your father has a trail of victims and supported Roy Moore, Ivanka. YOU are indeed part of the problem Ivanka. #complicit
— Jen "get knocked down, get back up " Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) January 9, 2018
live footage of ivanka trump tweeting about oprah's speech pic.twitter.com/77IZ1ny4MS
— Allison Floyd (@AllisonRFloyd) January 9, 2018
http://www.businessinsider.com/ivanka-trump-oprah-speech-tweet-2018-1
PB/TK – the backlash of Ivanka’s applause of Oprah’s speech just shows the rift between so many. She, like many would, is standing behind her father in belief he did no wrong. If any lawsuit goes forth and jury decides guilt, then let’s see if she changes tune. Gotta remember, Ivanka is the most Liberal of the Trumps and pushes for Women Empowerment.
