Politics in America are very different than they once were. From scandalous secrets to fake news, politics are full of drama in comparison to decades in the past. There is always something being reported in the news about politicians and their private lives. More so than ever, politicians are way less reclusive and separate than previous years, and are viewed more like celebrities. Some of this could also be due to the many celebrities who run for office, or politicians who end up pursuing opportunities in the entertainment industry. But there are some things that you may not realize about these celebrities that you see so often. To learn more about them, check out these little known facts about political family members.
Jared Kushner has donated to the Democratic Party
Businessman Jared Kushner has been Ivanka Trump’s husband for more than 10 years, and he became a senior advisor to President Trump back in 2017. He is a member of the Republican party, but that was not always the case. He was once a Democrat, which he discussed with the New York Times back in 2019. “I was not a Republican. Now I’m a Republican. I think the Republican Party is growing now that people like me feel comfortable being part of it,” he said. He more recently discussed his take on the current presidency. “”Joe Biden is the president right now, and I think he’s been an absolutely awful president. I think that’s been a disaster for our country and for the world,” he said.
Ella Emhoff advocates for women in creative fields
Ella Emhoff is the stepdaughter of US Vice President Kamala Harris. And the media has noted Ella’s impressive sense of style while her stepmother has been in office. She has become a fashion icon in her own right, a title that was given to her by Harper’s Bazaar in 2022. She has become a model and walked for designers like Proenza. She is also interested in helping advance the careers of women creatives, which she is doing through 3 Percent Movement. “It’s kind of shocking. This is an incredible honor and as someone who doesn’t really think of herself like that it’s nice reassurance. And makes me check myself and the way I perceive myself, so exciting,” she said.
