Ivanka Trump stirred controversy in 2022 when she shared a photo from her stepsister Tiffany Trump’s wedding on X (formerly known as Twitter). The eldest daughter of former President Donald Trump posted an image featuring the female members of the Trump family, but with a noticeable edit that didn’t go unnoticed.
Captioned, “Wishing @TiffanyATrump and Michael an abundance of happiness and joy as they begin their lives together as husband and wife! May their love be a source of light in this world!”, the image drew attention to what was missing. In the original photo from Tiffany’s wedding, Ivanka was standing next to her brother Donald Trump Jr.’s fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle.
However, in the version shared by Ivanka on social media, Guilfoyle had been cropped out, leaving only Melania Trump, Tiffany, Marla Maples, and Lara Trump posing together. This omission led to widespread speculation about Guilfoyle’s standing within the Trump family, sparking humorous and critical reactions online.
Twitter users were quick to comment on the conspicuous edit. One user, @CabsPuel, joked, “Where’s Kimberly? LOL.” Others speculated about the reasons for Guilfoyle being cropped out. @CatMom1955 quipped, “She wore black…to a wedding!” while @DunneDaphne theorized, “Her goth image didn’t fit. Also, she flew away shortly after.”
Some comments were more pointed, like @BF_Rochester’s, who said, “It’s hilarious that you cropped Kimberly out of the photo. That’s so in brand for you. Looking forward to your indictment.” Others, like @OnTheFritzie, took the opportunity to poke fun at the whole situation, writing, “YOU CUT KIM OUT LOL @DonaldJTrumpJr.”
Meanwhile, @petrajay5 directly asked Guilfoyle, “@kimguilfoyle is it that Ivanka hates you or realizes you ruined the photo? Either way….Ivanka cropped you out.” After the speculation gained traction, Page Six reported that Ivanka later shared the same picture on her Instagram Story, this time including Guilfoyle, along with three heart emojis.
This move led some to believe the original cropped photo might have been a mistake or a default setup. Others, however, suggested it was intentional but quickly rectified once fans began questioning the omission. Regardless of the reason, it was clear that Ivanka did not want to stoke rumors of any family discord during Tiffany’s wedding celebration.
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s relationship with the Trump family has long been the subject of speculation. Observers have noted a perceived tension between her and the former president, with some pointing out that Donald Trump doesn’t seem particularly fond of his son’s girlfriend. Donald Trump Jr. began dating Guilfoyle in 2018 after his divorce from Vanessa Trump, his wife of 12 years.
According to NewsNation, the couple is still going strong and living together, although they have yet to marry. Whether the cropping incident was a simple oversight or something more deliberate, it certainly fueled plenty of online chatter about family dynamics within the Trump clan.