Donald Trump makes rare public appearance with daughter Ivanka Trump

Donald Trump looked relaxed and in good spirits as he enjoyed a rare public family outing at UFC 327 in Miami on Saturday night.

The 79-year-old president was photographed smiling and posing for pictures with daughter Ivanka Trump during the star-studded event at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 11 2026.

Dressed in his signature dark suit and red tie, Donald appeared cheerful as he chatted with family members and fellow guests while taking in the action from his ringside seat.

Ivanka, who has largely stepped back from political life in recent years, looked glamorous as she joined her father for the evening. The father-daughter duo appeared close as they smiled for cameras.

He was also joined by granddaughters Arabella Kushner and Kai Trump, as well as his youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump, making it a full family affair as the Trumps enjoyed one of the biggest sporting events of the weekend.

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The outing comes just days after the White House was forced to respond to online speculation suggesting Donald had been hospitalised.

Rumours began circulating on April 4, with social media users claiming the president had been admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after reports of road closures and possible flight restrictions in the area.

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The claims quickly gained traction online, prompting a formal response from the White House.

Communications director Steven Cheung strongly denied the rumours, writing on X: “There has never been a President who has worked harder for the American people than President Trump. On this Easter weekend, he has been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office. God Bless him.”

The administration also pushed back through its Rapid Response 47 account, dismissing the claims as baseless speculation.

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Further quashing the rumours, CBS News White House correspondent Emma Nicholson reported that a Marine sentry was stationed outside the West Wing – traditionally a visible sign that the president is inside and working.

Donald has also remained active on his Truth Social platform in recent days, continuing to share updates and commentary on current affairs.

His appearance in Miami is likely to reassure supporters, with the president looking upbeat and engaged as he spent quality time with his family.