Ivanka Trump faces Instagram backlash over 'Be Kind' mug

Ivanka Trump posted a series of summer photos on Instagram that included a coffee mug bearing the phrase “Be Kind.” Viewers quickly mocked the image as ironic given her father’s politics, urging her to “give that mug to your dad.” Comments referenced Donald Trump and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, with several users suggesting the mug was meant for the president.

The reaction comes as President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains low, with an Economist/YouGov poll showing only 34% approval and 62% disapproval, amid rising inflation and the ongoing Iran conflict. The backlash highlights continued public scrutiny of the Trump family ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.