Ivanka Trump gets roasted after gushing over her billionaire island dream

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3 Jun 2026 • 11:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ivanka Trump gets roasted after gushing over her billionaire island dream

  • The Daily Show criticized Ivanka Trump for describing her purchase of a 1,400-acre Mediterranean island as a 'fixer-upper' project.
  • Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner bought Sazan Island in 2024 with plans to develop it into a $1.4 billion luxury eco-resort off the coast of Albania.
  • On a podcast, Ivanka Trump characterized the island development as a 'challenge' and a 'tangible manifestation' of her real estate experience and desired lifestyle.
  • Daily Show anchor Michael Kosta mocked her comments as out of touch, highlighting America's economic struggles during her father's presidency.
  • The Sazan Island project has faced backlash from environmental groups and is currently under investigation by Albanian prosecutors, with locals referring to it as 'Trump Island'.

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