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littlemissmartypants

(35,401 posts)
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 12:57 AM Jun 3

Ivanka Trump announces that she and her husband, Jared Kushner, are building a massive off-the-grid private island


Ivanka Trump announces that she and her husband, Jared Kushner, are building a massive off-the-grid private island in the middle of the Mediterranean. The island spans 1,400 hectares and currently has no power.
They will be working with some of the world's greatest living architects to bring this vision to life.

"It's massive in scale."

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner Island Resort Project Under Scrutiny—Here’s Why
https://www.newsweek.com/jared-kushner-trump-albania-resort-environmental-corruption-protests-12021501

Fact Check: Is Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's resort modeled after Jeffrey Epstein's island?
https://news.meaww.com/fact-check-is-ivanka-trump-and-jared-kushners-resort-modeled-after-jeffrey-epsteins-island


'Greedy' Ivanka Trump slammed as she boasts about her and Jared Kushner's $1.4 billion private island project in the Mediterranean
https://okmagazine.com/p/greedy-ivanka-trump-slammed-boasts-jared-kushners-15-billion-island/


Ivanka Trump Faces Backlash Over Billion-Dollar Mediterranean Island Project
https://www.realitytea.com/2026/06/02/ivanka-trump-called-tone-deaf-billion-dollar-private-island-jared-kushner/


Trump-Kushner Albania Resort Project Sparks Clashes With Greek Minority Protesters
https://greekreporter.com/2026/06/01/kushner-linked-resort-clashes-spark-albania-greece-tensions/








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Ivanka Trump announces that she and her husband, Jared Kushner, are building a massive off-the-grid private island (Original Post) littlemissmartypants Jun 3 OP
I'm fine with that Skittles Jun 3 #1
I understand. But I'm not fine with it being done with our money. That's exactly the plan. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 3 #3
Trumps are big on using taxpayer money Skittles Jun 3 #9
And, then put a blockade on it. GoCubsGo Jun 3 #23
Trump Epstein! yellowcanine Jun 3 #25
My fantasy exactly Easterncedar Jun 3 #28
No rescuing them when sea level rises, GoCubsGo Jun 3 #35
One wonders buzzycrumbhunger Jun 3 #2
I'm certain that slavery of some sort will be involved. The exploitation is already evident. No oversight... littlemissmartypants Jun 3 #4
Laws? We don't acknowledge any stinking laws! Attilatheblond Jun 3 #6
They get Secret Svc protection TommyT139 Jun 3 #14
a virtual ellis island for eastern european "models" rampartd Jun 3 #16
More writing on the wall NJCher Jun 3 #5
Just remembered the Trump/Elon visit to Ft Knox Attilatheblond Jun 3 #7
Steal the money then build a wall to stash it behind. dgauss Jun 3 #8
Neom: The Island? paulkienitz Jun 3 #10
Of course they are. Figarosmom Jun 3 #11
Joining the National Choir of the Tone Deaf BaronChocula Jun 3 #12
Good luck, Karen, with all of the unexploded ordinance on that island. AZ8theist Jun 3 #13
Would be a real shame True Dough Jun 3 #17
Snort. ❤️🌞 littlemissmartypants Jun 3 #20
You win the thread malaise Jun 3 #32
Lob a couple of missiles swong19104 Jun 3 #15
This got the attention of The Daily Show too True Dough Jun 3 #18
Thanks for sharing this, True. 👍 littlemissmartypants Jun 3 #21
Wow. Where did they get the money for that? Takket Jun 3 #19
That is being malaise Jun 3 #33
They Aren't "Building" An "Island." ColoringFool Jun 3 #22
Since it's only 3 miles away from the Albanian coast, Igel Jun 3 #31
So none of the existing islands are good enough? ecstatic Jun 3 #24
With Saudi money or US tax dollars? sinkingfeeling Jun 3 #26
You know who else had a private island mercuryblues Jun 3 #27
Good Grief! It certainly runs in the family... Rhiannon12866 Jun 3 #29
Yes they will all need to find places to hide malaise Jun 3 #30
Will it be a place for trafficking girls? milestogo Jun 3 #34

Skittles

(173,589 posts)
9. Trumps are big on using taxpayer money
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 02:08 AM
Jun 3

then they claim anyone who actually needs assistance is committing fraud

GoCubsGo

(35,074 posts)
23. And, then put a blockade on it.
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 07:48 AM
Jun 3

Cut off all access, including communications. Turn it into Trump Alcatraz. My first thought would be to then drop a missile or two in it. But, they all hate each other, so being stuck on an island together for the remainder of their miserable lives would be far worse punishment.

GoCubsGo

(35,074 posts)
35. No rescuing them when sea level rises,
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:21 AM
Jun 3

and inundates the island, either. Let Karma have her way with these fossil fuel industry humpers.

littlemissmartypants

(35,401 posts)
4. I'm certain that slavery of some sort will be involved. The exploitation is already evident. No oversight...
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 01:10 AM
Jun 3

Sure. Whatever.

Attilatheblond

(9,473 posts)
6. Laws? We don't acknowledge any stinking laws!
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 01:23 AM
Jun 3

Do they expect the US military to keep them safe from pirates and terrorists?

Gotta figure there has been some pretty serious crimes that Jared needs to hide from facing consequences for doing.

TommyT139

(2,492 posts)
14. They get Secret Svc protection
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 03:43 AM
Jun 3

...as long as Trump is "president."

So that's millions of dollars rights there.

BaronChocula

(4,958 posts)
12. Joining the National Choir of the Tone Deaf
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 02:54 AM
Jun 3

If the first thing you thought was "Epstein" you're not alone.

Igel

(37,675 posts)
31. Since it's only 3 miles away from the Albanian coast,
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 10:17 AM
Jun 3

and in the strait between the Adriatic and Mediterranean, it's hardly in the "middle of the Mediterranean. either.

Per media, Platner's business partner's family owns Ingall's Island, in the waters around which they harvest their oysters. Not much on the island, as far as Google maps shows. (Maybe one day we can all own our own island?)

ecstatic

(35,154 posts)
24. So none of the existing islands are good enough?
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 08:37 AM
Jun 3

They need to build a new one.

Why?

What problem is she solving by doing this?

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