Ivanka Trump is facing online criticism after the Twitter account for her lifestyle brand tweeted about making champagne ice pops for Memorial Day.
The IvankaTrumpHQ account tweeted Saturday : “Make champagne popsicles this #MemorialDay.” The tweet included a link to a roundup of ideas of things to do on the holiday weekend. In addition to a recipe for champagne frozen pops, the post included ideas for picnics and barbecue food for the holiday weekend known as the unofficial start of summer.
Some criticized the post as being insensitive to the true meaning of the holiday.
Trump, who serves as an official in her father’s administration, issued a solemn tweet on her personal account Monday, writing: “Today we honor the men & women in our armed forces who have lost their lives to protect our freedom. Thank you for your service.”
@IvankaTrumpHQ How to make Champagne Popsicles:
1) add $5,000 bottle of Champagne
2) add the tears of refugee children
3) place in frozen soul of the #GOP— The Imperial Talker (@ImperialTalker) May 29, 2017
@IvankaTrumpHQ How to make Champagne Popsicles:
1) add $5,000 bottle of Champagne
2) add the tears of refugee children
3) place in frozen soul of the #GOP— The Imperial Talker (@ImperialTalker) May 29, 2017
@IvankaTrumpHQ My father did not spend two years in service to America so you could use a day of remembrance for fallen soldiers as a BRANDING OPPORTUNITY. pic.twitter.com/wnGXIunat9
— Amanda Guinzburg (@Guinz) May 29, 2017
@IvankaTrumpHQ Nothing says remembering those who died for our country like #ChampagnePopsicles ????
— Brett Krasnov (@brett5355) May 29, 2017
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