Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have secured membership at the Indian Creek Country Club, an ultra-exclusive golf club located on the gated island community of Indian Creek Village, Florida. A notice to the club’s membership announcing the couple’s admission is reportedly forthcoming.
The Kushners, who purchased a $30 million-plus parcel of land on the island known as the “Billionaire Bunker” in 2020, faced initial resistance from some club members following the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. At that time, sources indicated that objections were raised by certain members, reflecting lingering tensions related to former President Donald Trump, Kushner’s father-in-law. Some suggested the couple could instead socialize at nearby Mar-a-Lago.
Since then, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have worked to integrate with their neighbors. Reports indicate Kushner joined the governing board of Indian Creek Village, signaling increased involvement in local affairs. The couple has also participated in club events, and Trump was invited to use the golf course by current members. Observers noted a gradual shift in sentiment within the club’s membership, with sources describing a “social tide turning” in favor of the Kushners.
Indian Creek Country Club is known for its rigorous and lengthy membership process. Other wealthy residents of the island, including Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, who own approximately $234 million in property there, have also sought membership but remain in a waiting period. Sources note the scarcity of golf clubs in the Miami area combined with high demand contributes to the exclusivity and difficulty of gaining entry.
The island itself, often referred to as “Billionaire Bunker,” is renowned for its privacy and concentration of affluent residents. The club’s slow and selective admission procedures reflect a broader pattern of exclusivity characteristic of such enclaves.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s acceptance into Indian Creek Country Club marks a notable milestone in their efforts to establish themselves within the community and its social circles. The move could be seen as part of a broader effort to normalize relations with elite social groups following the controversies surrounding the Trump administration.