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Edward Luce

Ivanka Trump’s ‘let them eat cake’ moment

The advice from Donald Trump's daughter to America's 30 million unemployed to 'find something new' shows an extraordinary misunderstanding of economics and disconnectedness of Marie Antionette proportions.

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America’s National Association of Manufacturers gave Ivanka Trump, the President’s daughter, its prestigious Alexander Hamilton award this year. “Like no one in government has ever done, she has provided singular leadership and shown an unwavering commitment to manufacturing,” said the industry group, in what ought to have earned it the Order of Sycophancy.

America’s self-named First Daughter last week urged the country's almost 30 million unemployed to “find something new”. Learn another skill, Ms Trump advised. Look for a different job.

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Edward Luce is the Washington columnist and commentator for the Financial Times. He writes about American politics and the economy.

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