Ivanka Trump Shares Photo Amid Controversy Over $1.4B Albanian Island Resort

A recent social media post by Ivanka Trump features her in an orange off-shoulder dress, coinciding with public backlash concerning a private resort development on Sazan Island, Albania, valued at $1.4 billion and supported by Jared Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners.

Ivanka Trump poses in bold dress amid backlash

Ivanka Trump shared the photo as part of a collection highlighting memorable moments from May. The maxi dress she wore included a plunging neckline and was cinched at the waist, emphasizing her figure. She accessorized with chunky turquoise bracelets, large earrings, and strappy golden gladiator sandals.

In the Instagram caption, she wrote, “Little bits of May.”

Responses to the photo included criticism related to the island project. One user urged, “Leave the island alone. It’s a vital and very important ecological area. Think about protecting these areas, not developing them. This is a home to many important species. Jeezzz…”

Another commenter stated, “An island is not like some shoes that you can just buy because you want to!!!!”

A third user emphasized, “Our island is more than just a piece of land; it is part of our identity, our heritage, and our connection to nature. We ask that it be respected and protected, not altered or damaged. Please leave our island untouched and preserve its beauty for years to come.”

Previously, Ivanka Trump disclosed on David Senra’s podcast that she and Jared Kushner have partnered with a luxury hotel chain to develop a resort on the 1,400-hectare site, which was a former military base. Reports indicate they received preliminary approval from the Albanian government in December 2024.

The project’s announcement sparked environmental concerns on social media and protests in Albania, with many criticizing the decision made by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.