Ivanka Trump Surprises Eagles' Locker Room to Thank Player Who Called Her 'Beautiful'

Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, gave social media users an inside look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room in a post shared Friday on X. Her visit drew attention due in part to her apparent search for Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks, who previously praised her during the team’s White House visit in April.

Earlier this spring, Ricks made headlines on social media with his compliment about Ivanka Trump, posting, “Donald trump daughter is beautiful.” He later added, “After seeing her in person, Ivanka is exactly my type.” On Friday, Ivanka playfully responded to Ricks by posting, “Missed you today,” along with an image of a handwritten note addressed to the cornerback: "Stopped by to say hi! Sorry to miss you! Go Birds!"

The exchange quickly garnered attention from both sports and political enthusiasts online. Ivanka continued sharing highlights from her day at the Eagles’ training facility, posting a series of videos and photos featuring her son, Theo, enjoying some time on the practice field and playing catch.

• Eli Ricks joined the Eagles in 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of LSU and Alabama.
• Last season, he played in 16 games and has appeared in seven so far this year, recording 21 tackles and three pass breakups, primarily contributing on special teams.

In addition to her social media interactions with Ricks, Ivanka is married to Jared Kushner, and together they have three children: Theo, Arabella, and Joseph.

The lighthearted exchange between Ivanka Trump and Eli Ricks highlights the intersection of sports and politics, and has added a new dynamic to the public’s interest in both figures.