'Shameful': Critics pounce as 'tone deaf' Ivanka Trump promotes food company she co-founded

As the historic government shutdown has people strugging to feed their families, President Donald Trump's daughter was roasted on social media for her tone deaf social media posts, Irish Star reports.

Last week, Ivanka Trump attended the Think Health Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas "to discuss the importance of food and how it is connected to people's health, especially when it comes to chronic disease," they report.

Trump's eldest daughter was there to promote a company of which she is co-founder, Planet Harvest, a profit-for-purpose produce company focusing on reducing food waste by finding high-value markets for surplus or "off-grade" fresh fruits and vegetables.

Trump's eldest daughter said she donated 5,000 boxes filled with fresh produce and protein to help families in need.

Unfortunately for Ivanka, her social media posts about this appearance weren't as warmly received.

Sharing photos of the event on Instagram, she posted: "Today, 129 million Americans have at least one major chronic disease and roughly 60% percent around 77 million people, have conditions that are diet-related, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes or obesity. If food drives disease, food must be part of the cure, and if food is medicine, farmers are healthcare providers!"

"That's why last week I joined [Arianna Huffintong] and visionary leaders at the Think Health Summit in Bentonville to explore one of the most powerful tools for better health: food. Thank you to my inspiring friend Alice Walton for hosting such an incredible, change making event."

Then she added, "while in Arkansa" her company and others "donated 5,000 Planet Harvest Farmacy boxes filled with fresh produce, protein, and science-backed, chef-developed recipes to families in need across Northwest Arkansas. And we're just getting started. Through Planet Harvest, we're creating a new market for the 30 percent of nutritious and delicious produce that never leaves the farm because it doesn't meet arbitrary cosmetic size, shape, or color standards - aligning what's good for our farmers, families, and the planet."

Ivanka's post, the Irish Star reports, infuriated critics "who pointed out that many Americans are currently worrying about food prices, while others barely have any leftover cash to feed their families. As the government shutdown continues, millions of Americans are experiencing disruption to their food aid and a dramatic rise in their health insurance bills."

One commenter snapped back, saying, the post was "quite tone deaf as so many Americans are fearing not knowing where their next wholesome meal is coming from. Please consider picking up THAT banner."

Another suggested the Miami socialite "maybe talk to your father," while another agreed, saying, "How about ensuring healthcare for them?"

"I guess your families [sic] logic is if food drives disease, then let's make sure people can't afford food. Problem solved. Shameful family!" wrote another.

Another questioned her medical expertise, asking, "What does she know about improving health outcomes?"