Kim Kardashian is facing online criticism for a social media post that some fans interpreted as a celebration of Democratic victories in the midterm elections, raising questions about her relationship with her friend Ivanka Trump.
The reality star and prison reform advocate posted "GOOD MORNING AMERICA" on X the day after the midterms, a caption that, without further context, led some to believe she was cheering the Democratic Party's performance in the House and Senate. This post drew accusations of insensitivity given her close friendship with Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump.
Fans quickly took to social media to voice their opinions. "Do you think she posted this before or after she checked in on her best friend Ivanka?" one user commented on X. Another added, "Oh wtf lol it’s comical how you lack the ability to read the room." Others recalled past instances, with one user sharing a photo of Kardashian with Donald Trump and stating, "We didn't forget, bb."
Kardashian and Ivanka Trump have developed a close bond in recent years, partly due to Kardashian's advocacy for prison reform. In 2018, Kardashian met with President Trump at the White House to discuss the case of Alice Johnson, who had been granted clemency. Following the meeting, Kardashian visited Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's home in Washington, D.C. Johnson was later pardoned by President Trump.
Despite these connections, Kardashian has previously expressed views critical of the Trump presidency. In an August 2017 interview with Harper's Bazaar Arabia, she suggested that her then-four-year-old daughter, North West, could run the U.S. better than its current leadership.
The social media post coincided with Kardashian's promotional activities for the second season of her Hulu series, "All's Fair." She was seen in New York City, promoting the show and drawing attention for her fashion choices, including an asymmetric, peach-toned Rabanne haute couture dress worn for a "Good Morning America" appearance. Her stylist, Law Roach, has been responsible for her recent high-profile looks, including an instance where Kardashian was criticized for trying on Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry.