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Ivanka Trump celebrates Eric Trump’s birthday with sweet childhood throwbacks


Eric Trump is celebrating his 42nd birthday


Ivanka Trump celebrates Eric Trump’s birthday with sweet childhood throwbacks© Getty Images
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
JANUARY 7, 2026 12:01 PM EST

Ivanka Trump is celebrating her little brother's birthday. In some recent photos posted on social media, Ivanka shared a look at her childhood with her siblings as she sent a message to Eric Trump, commemorating his 42nd birthday. 

Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric© @ivankatrump
Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric

Ivanka shared the photos yesterday, bringing out some of her favorite images depicting her childhood with her siblings, Eric and Donald Jr. The three kids are shared between Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana Trump, whom he was married to from 1977 to 1992. 

In one of the photos, Ivanka is seen leaning against her brother Donald Jr, while Eric lies on his lap. Ivanka smiles towards the camera while Donald Jr. and Eric can be spotted laughing together.

"Happy birthday little brother!" Ivanka wrote over the image. "Love you." 

Eric and Ivanka in a family vacation when they were kids© @ivankatrump
Eric and Ivanka in a family vacation when they were kids

Another image shows Ivanka and Eric alone, with her towering over him. The image appears to have been taken in a snowy destination, with both wearing skiing gear. Eric is dressed in dark blue, while Ivanka is dressed in pink. The two are seen holding hands, with Ivana leaning close to kiss his cheek. 

Donald Trump is the father of five children: Donald Jr., 49, Ivanka, 44, Eric, 42, Tiffany, 32, and Barron, 19. 

Ivanka's goals for 2026

Ivanka wore an emerald-green suede skirt paired with a black Western-style hat and black boots© Ivanka Trump/IG
Ivanka shared some of her goals for the coming year

At the start of the year, Ivanka posted a message on her Instagram, sharing her goals for the coming year with her followers. In the post, made up of a video, she highlighted some of the most notable and best parts of her 2025, showing many trips and special moments that she shared with her children, her husband, friends, and family. Her father was also a prominent figure, with Ivanka highlighting some of his biggest moments this past year, including his inauguration as President of the United States, and plenty of moments alongside his grandkids. 

"2025 reinforced something simple and enduring: love is the through line," she captioned the post. "Showing up. Staying soft. Beginning again. As we step into the Year of the Fire Horse, a year said to carry courage, momentum, creativity, and renewal, I’m choosing forward motion fueled by intention, presence, clarity, and love."

"Grateful for all that was. Open to all that’s becoming. Closing out 2025 with a heart full of gratitude. Here’s to galloping boldly into 2026. Happy New Year!" 

Ivanka Trump in Silver Georges Hobeika Dress© Dimitrios Kambouris
To kick off the year, she shared some of her highlights for the past year

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