Why Ivanka Trump Is Going to the Olympics

Ivanka Trump is Olympics-bound on Thursday; she’ll lead the American delegation at the closing ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea this weekend.

While high-level members of the North Korean delegation will also be present at the event, White House officials have asserted that Trump's trip is not intended to facilitate a meeting with the North Koreans. Instead, Trump reportedly plans to focus on reaffirming U.S.-South Korean relations and cheer on American athletes participating in the Games.

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In a statement, Trump said, "I am honored to lead the U.S. delegation to the closing ceremonies of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. We look forward to congratulating Team USA and celebrating all that our athletes have achieved. Their talent, drive, grit, and spirit embodies American excellence, and inspire us all."  

Source: Yahoo News