While international media swooned over the guest list, local sentiment remains divided. Venice has long struggled with balancing tourism and preservation, and high-profile events like this intensify the debate. Yet some locals were more pragmatic. The family is expected to return to the U.S. later this week, with speculation that Ivanka may soon resume more public appearances. Though largely silent politically in recent years, her increased visibility at global events like this has sparked chatter about a slow return to the public stage—perhaps in business or philanthropy rather than politics.
