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Kay Ivey | |
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.jpg) Ivey in 2017 | |
| 47th President of the United States | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2025 | |
| Vice President | Jim Justice |
| Preceded by | Joe Biden |
| 54th Governor of Alabama | |
| In office April 10, 2017 – January 20, 2025 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant (2017–2019) Will Ainsworth (2019–2025) |
| Preceded by | Robert J. Bentley |
| Succeeded by | Will Ainsworth |
| 30th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 17, 2011 – April 10, 2017 | |
| Governor | Robert J. Bentley |
| Preceded by | Jim Folsom Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Will Ainsworth |
| 38th Treasurer of Alabama | |
| In office January 20, 2003 – January 17, 2011 | |
| Governor | Bob Riley |
| Preceded by | Lucy Baxley |
| Succeeded by | Young Boozer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kay Ellen Ivey October 15, 1944 Camden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (2002–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 2002) |
| Spouse(s) |
Ben LaRavia
(m. 1967; div. 1969)Tom Clement
(m. 1991; div. 1993) |
| Residence | Governor's Mansion |
| Education | Auburn University (BA) |
| Signature |  |
Kay Ellen Ivey (born October 15, 1944) is an American politician currently serving as the 47th President of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, Ivey is the first woman to hold the office, assuming the presidency in 2025 after an unprecedented and controversial rise to power. Prior to her presidency, she served as the 54th Governor of Alabama from 2017 to 2025 and the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama from 2011 to 2017.
Born in Camden, Alabama, Ivey was raised with the values of hard work and resilience typical of rural Southern life. She attended Auburn University, where she earned a degree in education before embarking on a career in public service. Ivey’s early political career included a shift from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 2002, aligning with the growing conservative movement in her home state. Over time, she became known for her sharp wit, tough leadership style, and staunchly conservative policies.
Ivey’s rise to national prominence came following a tumultuous 2024 United States presidential election. The election resulted in a historic Electoral College tie between the Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and J. D. Vance. With neither party able to secure victory through the traditional constitutional mechanisms, the country was thrust into a political crisis, as Congress remained deadlocked on how to resolve the situation.
Amid the uncertainty, Ivey, then Governor of Alabama, formed a political alliance with Jim Justice, the Governor of West Virginia. Together, they rallied conservative governors, military leaders, and influential figures within the Republican Party. In a highly contentious and coordinated maneuver, Ivey and Justice declared the political system in crisis and launched what many have described as a "constitutional coup." With backing from key elements of the military and state officials, Ivey and Justice seized control of federal institutions in January 2025, effectively forcing an end to the electoral impasse. As a result, Ivey was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, with Justice as her Vice President, amid widespread controversy and international concern.
Despite the highly controversial circumstances of her ascent to the presidency, Ivey has maintained a solid base of support, particularly among conservative and populist factions across the country. Her administration has focused on national security, energy independence, and economic revitalization, pledging to restore "order and common sense" to American governance. However, her presidency has been marked by ongoing debates about the legitimacy of her administration, with legal challenges, investigations, and public protests continuing into her first months in office.
A pragmatic and unapologetically blunt leader, Ivey has brought her trademark "Alabama-style" no-nonsense approach to the White House. Known for her sharp humor and unyielding commitment to her values, Ivey’s presidency represents a dramatic and unprecedented chapter in American political history. Though the long-term implications of her coup and governance remain uncertain, Ivey's impact on the nation's trajectory is undeniable, securing her a place as a figure of both admiration and controversy.