Derails Christmas reception to comment on woman who 'looks like Ivanka'

During a White House Christmas reception, Trump abruptly went off-script when he spotted a woman in the audience whom he said resembled his daughter Ivanka. Multiple outlets reported Trump singling out the guest and making the comparison, with some characterizing his behavior as "creepy" and describing him as "thirsting over" the woman. The Daily Beast noted Trump was "sweaty" and had also "rambled about snakes" during the same speech. The incident drew widespread criticism and unease, particularly given Trump's history of inappropriate comments about his daughter. A transcript at Factbase Roll Call captured Trump saying "Does she look, does she look like Ivanka?" before the quote cuts off mid-sentence.

"Does she look, does she look like Ivanka?" — White House Christmas reception, December 14, 2025, commenting on female guest in attendance