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How Ivanka Trump's husband Jared Kushner REALLY spends his days after White House exit

How Ivanka Trump's husband Jared Kushner REALLY spends his days after White House exit

Daily Mail​17-06-2025
Ivanka Trump 's husband Jared Kushner is pulling back the curtain on what his everyday life living in Miami looks like - with the couple recently making headlines for their booming social life surrounded by A-listers in the Sunshine State.
Since stepping back from politics after serving in President Donald Trump 's first administration, the two relocated to Miami with their three children, Arabella Rose, 13, Joseph Frederick, 10, and Theodore James, eight.
They live in a $24 million mega mansion on Miami's Indian Creek Island, which boasts six bedrooms and 8.5 baths, and was purchased after their swift exit from Washington, D.C.
Their 1.3-acre estate overlooking Biscayne Bay is just one of 41 homes in the exclusive village known as 'Billionaire Bunker' thanks to its mega-rich residents.
Now, Kushner is revealing how he spends his days with his family, telling New York Post's Well Spent that he goes into his office late and always makes his kids breakfast.
He went into detail about his regimen after the outlet asked him if he's made any 'key changes' to his morning routine in recent years.
'I go into the office later and schedule fewer meetings,' Kushner explained.
'After I make my kids breakfast and send them to school, I take more time in the morning to read, think, walk, exercise, listen to podcasts and return phone calls, [which] gives me the ability to go into the office more centered and intentional,' he continued.
And, according to his wife, Kushner does in fact make a mean breakfast in the morning, as she revealed months ago that her kids often prefer eating his creations in the kitchen to hers.
During a January appearance on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her podcast, Ivanka admitted that Kushner makes amazing pancakes.
'I tried to make French Toast the other day, and I'm actually a decent cook, but because he was traveling - I don't know if you're experiencing this yet - [the kids] can be brutal to me when I don't do something as well as their father,' she admitted.
'So my kids just looked at my [attempt], I tried to make this French Toast and I was getting my son's lunch ready, I forgot about it, it burnt, and I heard for the next twenty minutes how my French toast will never compete with their dad's pancakes,' she said, adding that it was 'so unfair.'
The heiress even revealed that she had a 'debate' with her kids about the French toast including how long it should be soaked in the egg and milk mixture, as you don't want to make it too soggy.
Once he's done making breakfast and has completed his other morning activities, it's time to commute to work.
He told Well Spent that he's usually returning phone calls on his way to the office, but sometimes finds the time to listen to a podcast.
The dad-of-three revealed that he likes to listen to Founders, Invest like the Best, Lex Friedman, and Joe Rogan.
The heiress even revealed that she had a 'debate' with her kids about the French toast including how long it should be soaked in the egg and milk mixture, as you don't want to make it too soggy
'Sometimes I'll put on a playlist my daughter has made for me,' he added of his 13-year-old.
During the interview, he also revealed more of his parenting philosophy, as the 44-year-old shared the 'one approach to life' that he holds and tries to pass down to his children.
The advice spanned all the way from his time serving as Trump's Senior Advisor during his first administration.
'You cannot allow people who don't know or care about you to impact your self-worth,' he said.
'Being viciously criticized for what I believed were noble pursuits during my time in government gave me the freedom and course to be comfortable going against vocal consensus.'
His interview comes just days after he and Ivanka were spotted having a wild night out together in New York City, partying at a deli made famous for a very risqué reason alongside a slew of their A-list pals.
The pair were spotted leaving Katz's Deli on the Lower East Side of Manhattan after attending the birthday celebration of his brother Joshua Kushner on Thursday evening.
Katz's Deli is best known for being featured in the beloved 1989 film When Harry met Sally.
During the interview, he also revealed more of his parenting philosophy, as the 44-year-old shared the 'one approach to life' that he holds and tries to pass down to his children
Ivanka flaunted her toned figure for the occasion, donning a tiny black gown that left her long legs on full display.
The dress featured a plunging neckline, tight bodice and ruffled skirt. She accessorized with a black clutch and some flashy earrings.
She paired it with some strappy sandals, and left her long blonde locks in loose waves around her face.
Kushner, for his part, wore some black trousers, blue sweater and black dress shoes.
A bleary-eyed Ivanka walked hand-in-hand with Jared as they exited the acclaimed eatery.
Also at the party was Joshua's wife, Karlie Kloss, as well as former supermodel Cindy Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, their daughter Kaia Gerber, musician Diplo, and acclaimed fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg.
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World's largest cruise ship proves to be a navigation nightmare

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  • Daily Mail​

World's largest cruise ship proves to be a navigation nightmare

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Kate Ferdinand on her chaotic and ‘special' life with Rio and their five kids
Kate Ferdinand on her chaotic and ‘special' life with Rio and their five kids

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Grand Designs home dubbed ‘saddest ever property' after taking 12 YEARS to build in popular UK seaside town finally sold
Grand Designs home dubbed ‘saddest ever property' after taking 12 YEARS to build in popular UK seaside town finally sold

The Sun

time3 hours ago

  • The Sun

Grand Designs home dubbed ‘saddest ever property' after taking 12 YEARS to build in popular UK seaside town finally sold

A GRAND Designs home in a popular UK seaside town dubbed the "saddest ever property" has finally been sold. The famous, or infamous, coastal mansion which took 12 years to build has finally found a buyer bringing the sorry saga to an end. 5 5 5 Chesil Cliff House in North Devon first appeared on the Channel 4 property show in October 2019 where viewers called it the "saddest property ever". The former owner Edward Short began the nightmare project in 2010 for £1.4 million with the intention of it being a family home within 18 months. The luxury clifftop property only hit the market in 2022 after a swathe of setbacks and building issues, taking 12 years to complete. The gruelling process put a serious toll on Edward's family and his marriage eventually broke down while being left with staggering debts. But after years of turmoil, the property has finally found a buyer. Savills, who handled the sale, confirmed the property was sold in October 2024. 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Eventually, after more than a decade of work, Edward completed the property at a nightmare cost and his seven-figure debt meant he needed to sell quickly to recoup his losses. In a previous interview with The Sun, he said the project had left him close to bankruptcy and that he now classes himself as a " minus millionaire". The Grand Designs home was originally listed for £10 million in 2022 but that was slashed to £5.25 million in early 2024 after serious structural issues with the driveway were discovered. The driveway, which dates back to the 1960s, leads to a second smaller property on the plot, dubbed The Eye. Deemed unsafe to use, the driveway's collapsing edges caused multiple sales to fall through. The tenacious Edward even considered borrowing a further £2 million to resolve the issue at the time in an attempt to restore its original asking price. Inside the 'saddest' Grand Designs house Savills's listing reads: "The property represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take on and finish the specification and fit out of one of the UK's most spectacularly situated coastal homes. "The bespoke design has been brought to life through impressive engineering, with the building being anchored to the bedrock, blending whitewashed elevations with steel and glass, culminating with a lighthouse feature at one end giving almost 360-degree views of the coastline. "The position combines privacy with a diverse range of breath-taking views, all set in around 3 acres, which includes a large area of foreshore, a private tidal beach area and coves." The property is set in three acres of land and is equipped with an infinity pool and a hot tub as well as a spacious driveway. Nic Chbat, director of Match Property estate agents in North Devon, who previously assisted with finding a buyer last year said at the time the sale stalled after the timeframe for the sale "expired". He added the previous buyer was 'still wanting to buy the property,' and the sale was still expected to proceed. The new listing though would suggest the purchase was never made with the sale now being handled by London-based estate agents Savills. A spokeswoman for both Savills and the receivers Bellevue Mortlakes said: "The sale represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase one of the UK's most spectacularly situated coastal homes and for the buyer to put the finishing touches to the property's interior to their own specification. 'The current sale price (offers in excess of £5.25m) represents fair value noting the prevailing economic and heterogeneous nature of this opportunity. "The property has panoramic sea views and is set in grounds of over three acres, including foreshore and a tidal beach, with accommodation extending to over 6,260 sq ft. 'The detached guest lodge/holiday let accommodation extends to about 1,270 sq ft and is included in the sale price. 'Subject to registration with the agents, the receiver has provided an extensive suite of information and supporting documentation relating to the building's history, construction and title, which are available via an online data room." After being taken off the market in February 2023, it was relisted four months later at £7.5 million before it was reduced even further. for the Croyde property back in 2022, but his offer was refused. Rumours also swirled that One Direction singer, Harry Styles, was previously interested in the property. Edward also revealed he even had talks with house raffle site Omaze, but the price tag was too hefty for them. 5 5

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