WATCH: Ivanka Trump Opens Up About Her Critics And New White House Role

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By Thea Glassman April 5, 2017

Ivanka Trump opened up about her critics, her new White House role and conflict of interest issues during a sit-down interview with CBS host Gayle King.

Here’s a breakdown of everything she discussed.

Trump weighs in on whether or not she’s “complicit.”

Trump details why she’s taking a role at The White House — and addresses her critics.

Are White House staffers “at odds” with one another? Trump responds.

On non-political note, Trump discusses moving to D.C. and settling in with her family.

Trump defends “conflict of interest” complaints made about her ties to Trump International Hotel.

Thea Glassman is an Associate Editor at the Forward. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @theakglassman.

Thea Glassman was an associate editor for the Forward. Follow her on twitter @theakglassman.

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