Karlie Kloss Says She Never Met Donald Trump

Model and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss has stated she has never met former President Donald Trump, despite her family connection through marriage. Kloss, 33, made the remarks in an interview published on July 1, 2026, clarifying her personal and political stance within a family closely associated with the former president.

Kloss is married to businessman Joshua Kushner, whose brother, Jared Kushner, is married to Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump. When asked about her relationship with the former president, Kloss confirmed, "I have never met President Trump." She described navigating her position in the politically prominent family as challenging but grounded in her own values.

Reflecting on her upbringing in St. Louis, Missouri, Kloss said she has long been accustomed to differing viewpoints. "We're sitting here in St. Louis, which is a blue dot in a red state," she noted. "Since as long as I can remember, I've always been exposed to a lot of different political points of view. I think that trained me for my life." She explicitly identified as a Democrat, stating she does not support the Republican party.

Koss emphasized the importance of maintaining relationships across political...