A viral video of bodyguard of Ivanka Trump pushing a passerby away aggressively has set the internet aflame with heated arguments. In the video, which was initially posted on TikTok, US President Donald Trump’s daughter is seen accompanying her husband, Jared Kushner, as they leave an event and walk to their car hand in hand.
Sudden Altercation involving Ivanka Trump Caught on Camera
As the couple navigate through the throng, a man in a black T-shirt is noticed walking near them. Seconds later, Ivanka’s bodyguard, lagging behind, quickly jumps into action, pushing the man away. Startled, the man seems to push back, resulting in a fleeting but intense fight. The bodyguard then forcibly pushes the man once more, pushing him onto the ground.
Bystanders Shocked by Forceful Reaction
The fight left onlookers shocked, with gasps audible in the video as the man hit the ground. Ivanka Trump and Jared stepped back momentarily before being ushered into their car, while the bodyguard gave the man a warning finger gesture.
The alleged incident is said to have occurred outside of a high-profile event that had political leaders and invitees in close security. In light of the added sensitivity regarding presidential relatives, security officers are usually tasked to move and react quickly and firmly should anyone get too near or create even an apparent threat.
Public Reactions Divided on Ivanka Trump
The clip has triggered mixed reactions online. While some praised the bodyguard’s quick response in protecting Ivanka Trump, others criticised the move as excessive. “Are people blind? The elderly gentleman is clearly just walking past,” one user wrote, pointing out that the initial contact came from the bodyguard. Another defended the action, saying, “He was doing his job and he did it well… bodyguards do not wait for threats to escalate.”
Ivanka Trump’s bodyguard shoves man strolling near the President’s daughter.
In the video, which has gone viral on TikTok, the bodyguard can be seen pushing the man out of the way, before the man appeared to call him out for pushing him.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 5, 2025
Security Boundaries Debate Rages On
The clip continues to draw controversy as it garners millions of views across various platforms. It also serves to pose greater questions about where the fine line is drawn between the right kind of security precautions and public intrusiveness, particularly where political personalities and their relatives are involved. Up to now, no official statement from Ivanka Trump or her security agents has been forthcoming over the matter.
