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Ivanka Trump shares surprising statement as Donald Trump reveals presidency plans

Father Donald Trump is running for president again

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Gemma Strong
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It's been quite a week for the Trump family!

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On Saturday, they all came together in Mar-a-Lago - Donald Trump's private member's club in Palm Beach - to celebrate youngest daughter Tiffany Trump's wedding.

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The 29-year-old tied the knot with Michael Boulos in a lavish ceremony – and the Trumps were out in full force for the special occasion.

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A matter of days later, and Donald publicly announced his plans to run to become US president again in 2024.

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Tiffany Trump tied the knot surrounded by her family

"In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States," he said from ballroom of Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, where he stood on a stage crowded with American flags and Make America Great Again banners. "America's golden age is just ahead."

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But is seems this time round it will be less of a family affair. A short time after the announcement, Ivanka Trump released a statement of her own, in which she spoke about her future with her young children.

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Donald and wife Melania with his four eldest children

Ivanka, who has been married to Jared Kushner since 2009, is a proud mom of three: Arabella, 11, Joseph, nine, and six-year-old Theodore.

She worked as a senior advisor in her father's first administration - but is now ready to leave the world of politics behind her.

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Ivanka shares three children with husband Jared

She shared a personal message to fans on her Instagram Stories confirming her decision.

It read: "I love my father very much. This time around I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family.

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The 41-year-old shared a statement after her father's announcement

"I do not plan to be involved in politics. While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena."

She concluded: "I am grateful to have had the honor of serving the American people and I will always be proud of many of our Administration's accomplishments."

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