As Hurricane Milton, a ferocious Category 5 storm, churned its way toward Florida, a question lingered in the air—where in the world are the members of the Trump family? Are they hunkered down in the luxurious confines of Mar-a-Lago, sipping mojitos, or scattered across the country, seemingly oblivious to the chaos? Spoiler alert: They’re definitely not weathering the storm together.
Kicking off our whirlwind tour of Trump-land, we find none other than Melania Trump, who seems to have swapped hurricane prep for a press tour. Instead of boarding up windows, she’s promoting her memoir, humorously titled “Melania.” Melania made a guest appearance on Fox News’ “The Five,” where she apparently managed to reel off more compliments about her husband than hurricane survival tips. “He loves his family, he loves this country,” she gushed. “All he wants to do is build—better, and more prosperous!” One can’t help but wonder if her next project will include hurricane-proofing her home with motivational quotes plastered across the walls.
On her Instagram, she shared a sprinkle of family news, including updates on Barron Trump, who apparently is thriving at NYU. “He loves his classes and his professors,” she enthused, adding, “He’s enjoying being in New York City again.” Because nothing says ‘hurricane readiness’ quite like a burgeoning college student discovering late-night pizza in the Big Apple.
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Next up on our Trump family escapade is Ivanka Trump, who has clearly taken a detour from the hurricane to engage in some high-profile charity work. With Hurricane Helene leaving many areas in chaos, Ivanka threw herself into disaster relief efforts, . According to her Instagram posts, she was back in action helping friends at CityServe, Love and Life, and Mercy Chefs. It looks like someone’s trying to earn bonus points by picking up the donation tab! “I was grateful to join my friends,” she wrote, as if dodging Milton has become her post-Helene hobby.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Trump clan seems to be splitting their time between the campaign trail and a masterclass in hurricane critiques. Lara Trump, in her capacity as co-chair of the Republican National Committee, lit up Instagram with updates from rallies across the country. She even visited the Ohel Chabad Lubavitch in Queens, New York, to observe the anniversary of the October 7 Israel terrorist attacks. Perfect timing for a boost in the social media game!
As America deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Trumps are undeterred, apparently more focused on taking jabs at the Biden-Harris administration than on aiding those in need. During a recent rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump took a moment from his busy schedule to slam the government’s disaster response, stating, “What’s happened there is very bad. They’re offering $750 to people whose homes have been washed away, yet we send billions to foreign countries that most people have never heard of.” Talk about a good ol’ fashioned blame game!
In true Trump fashion, the rhetoric continued with Eric Trump on “Hannity,” where he made the bold claim that the current administration is “the worst in the history” of the U.S. Apparently, Eric missed the history lesson on actual terrible administrations, but hey, we can’t all be historians.
Of course, their claims have been thoroughly debunked. Deanne Criswell, the administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), had no trouble setting the record straight. “They’re frankly ridiculous and just plain false,” she told ABC News, adding a dose of reality to the political theater. “This rhetoric isn’t helpful to people. It’s a real shame that we’re putting politics ahead of helping people.” Sounds like someone needs to send a memo to the Trump family about the real priorities during a national crisis.
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Scott Olson/Getty ImagesIn an unexpected twist of fate, while some Trumps were out taking political swings, the storm continued to wreak havoc. As the winds howled and floodwaters rose, many Floridians scrambled to evacuate, leaving their homes and, ironically, their political affiliations behind. It’s almost poetic—the very people who loved to bait local voters now choose to vacate the premises while their constituents brace themselves for reality.
So, as Hurricane Milton approaches, one thing is clear—while Florida citizens perhaps should be digging out the storm prep supplies, the Trump family seems firmly divided between photo ops, memoirs, and political rallies, raising the question: Does anyone know how to hold a family gathering during a hurricane?
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The comedic juxtaposition of the Trump family’s abandonment during one of the most significant storms to hit Florida certainly paints an interesting picture. A flurry of campaign slogans and personal promotions continues to overshadow the plight of many folks who desperately need genuine help.
While it’s clear that the Trumps may, or may not, be dodging the storm while they dabble in duties far removed from hurricane preparedness, we hope they’re also keeping an eye on the hurricane news. After all, they might want to return home before the winds demand some serious hair care.
In conclusion, whether it’s Ivanka’s hands-on charity moments, Melania’s literary excursions, or the male members rallying against the wind (both literally and politically), one thing is certain: they’re not sticking around to help Florida sort through the rubble. Who needs a family reunion when you’ve got Instagram followers, right?
