Even without a formal title, Ivanka Trump is steadily carving out an expanded role in her father’s White House – which in the last few days alone has touched on everything from combating human trafficking to pushing affordable child care policies. Her influence could be seen most recently in President Trump’s address earlier this week to a joint session of Congress. Trump’s call for affordable child care, paid family leave and help for women entrepreneurs was widely seen as bearing Ivanka’s signature. “[I]t prevented the normal White House policy process from happening. White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway already got in hot water for promoting Ivanka Trump’s brand during a “Fox & Friends” interview.

Source: Fox News March 03, 2017 20:37 UTC