I’m just gonna come right out and say it—I love the Trump family. I love that Don Jr., and Eric are family men who love spending time with their kids, and that Ivanka is a mom, an entrepreneur, a fashion icon, smart, well-spoken, and well-put together. I love that Melania loves The Donald for who he is, and insists on letting him be himself no matter what. I love that his younger children, Tiffany and Barron, are polite kids who have their own personalities and identities. There are so many things to love about these people. So for this week, I’ve compiled a list of my top 12 favorite moments of cute.
1. Ivanka's First Instagram Post of Baby Theodore
2. Eric’s constant awe for the world around him
Has anyone noticed how Eric Trump always seems to be completely full of awe during his travels? He takes these gorgeous, colorful pictures of sunsets behind cityscapes, and just seems grateful for the experiences he gets. It's how we all should live.
3. When Melania told Greta Van Susteren about her life on the campaign trail
This whole interview is just full of adorable moments. My favorite is at 5:40, where she discusses how much faith she has in Donald. She goes on to declare herself to be "not easily a yes person", and tells Greta that she often tells Donald her take on how he handled things. And the most adorable part of this exchange is whether or not Donald takes her advice. "I think he listened, this time," she says with a doting smile on her face. **sighhhh** Cute, cute, and more cute.
4. When Barron is pretty much mini-Donald
5. The Hug Seen Round The World
Awww, do you guys remember Ivanka's introduction (skip to 15:24) at the Republican National Convention? Everyone thought this hug was soooo awkward. But isn't that the nature of the Dad Hug? This hug made me feel all the feels. Because The Donald, in those moments when he's Ivanka's dad, is all our dads.
6. Literally anytime Don Jr. posts about quality time with his kids
If there's one thing Donald J. Trump Jr. loves, it's quality time with his kids. His Instagram account consists of two kinds of posts: political memes, and pictures of his kids. It's easy to see he adores his sons and absolutely treasures his daughter. He does everything with these kids, and they're always smiling, giggly, and engaged in something fun. And the best thing about these posts is his sense of humor--Don Jr. Is one funny guy.
7. When Ivanka talked about her adventures on Take Your Daughter to Work Day with The Donald
I'm going to tell you guys now, this list might be super Ivanka-y. This next adorable moment was in another Greta Van Susteren interview, when Ivanka talks about working with her dad at about 16:49 (She also discussed learning how to work with her dad at length in her RNC speech). What I love about this is how Ivanka saw how her dad worked with all his employees, and admired "his ability to communicate and relate" to everyone on the job. These experiences in which Ivanka saw Donald and his employees show "mutual respect" for one another seem to be the formative ones for Ivanka. The way Ivanka looks up to her dad really echoes the way I look up to my dad. Ivanka is all of us, and Donald Trump is all of our dads.
8. When Eric’s insta muse was his wife Lara and their dog Charlie
This is a man who frickin loves his wife and his puppies. His entire account is pictures of his wife Lara and his dogs. What cuties they are!
9. When Don Jr. wished his grandma a happy birthday
10. When Ivanka talks about calling her dad during his work day
This is my favorite interview she did about her dad (skip to about 2:13). That story about calling The Donald while "Heads of state" and "Titans of industry" are meeting with him? Priceless. That's parenting done right, right there.
11. Eric’s love for rescue dogs like Ben
Eric Trump shows so much love for his adorable rescue Ben. Lucky pup!
12. When The Donald did this at a rally
Look at this man and his unbridled patriotism. Look at the sheer contentment on his face as he embraces the flag. EMBRACES. THE FLAG. Contrast this image with Colin Kapernick refusing to rise for the national anthem This was one of the best moments in his campaign. This is a man who truly loves his country, guys.
What were your favorite Trump Family moments? Tweet me at @apalmieri012
