It was a low-key weekend for Chelsea Clinton and her family, who opted to stay in the Big Apple over the holiday.
The former first daughter and her husband Marc Mezvinsky were spotted strolling through Madison Square Park on Monday with daughter Charlotte and son Aidan, choosing to keep things simple by hanging at their $15 million apartment rather than head off on a family getaway.
The couple bought the pad for $10.5 million back in 2013, but prices have increased steadily in the building ever since, with Jennifer Lopez plopping for $22 million back in 2014 for the penthouse apartment.
Chelsea’s end-of-summer staycation comes after an eventful three months that included a family vacation to Europe, 10-day jaunt up north to Canada with Bill and Hillary, and a romantic Hamptons getaway after she finished promoting her bestselling children’s book ‘She Persisted.’
It was also a bit of a working vacation for Chelsea, who spent part of the weekend criticizing President Trump for his response to Hurricane Harvey efforts before laying into the Commander-in-Chief after learning he would be rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy that was enacted under the Obama administration.
The Clinton camp: Chelsea Clinton was spotted with daughter Charlotte and son Aidan strolling through Madison Square Park on Monday (above)
Staying put: She and husband Marc Mezvinsky spent the holiday at home in the Big Apple, where there own a $15 million apartment on Madison Square Park
The mom of two wore a hat that sad ‘Coffee’ on it
Who definitely does not wear short shorts: Mezvinsky popped on his favorite pair of over-the-knee, palazzo striped shorts on Monday(above)
Rest and relaxation: The family had a busy summer, with trips to the Hamptons, Europe and Canada, which they traveled to with Bill and Hillary just last month
Chelsea has made Twitter her platform of choice ever since President Trump took office, taking equal time to engage with her supporters and detractors while extolling her opinions and political viewpoints.
She has also become adept at shutting down those who troll her on social media, responding with kindness in most instances.
That was the case over the weekend when one Twitter user lashed out at Chelsea for criticizing President Trump, asking what she had done for the victims of Harvey.
She responded by writing: ‘Hi Liz-We 1st gave last wknd- @TeamRubicon, @TXDIAPERBANK & @RedCross & asked others to support relief-please feel free to my posts!’
Chelsea had taken issue with President Trump prior to that over comments he made while he toured areas of Texas last week and his continued attacks on the media.
She also managed to silence another Twitter foe who jumped into an exchange Chelsea was having about her children’s book to write: ‘Hey donkey, Shrek is looking for you.’
The mother of two quickly shot back: ‘Hi GoBlue-I love Shrek (movie & play)! Watching it with Charlotte & Aidan definitely on the list for when they’re older. Have a great night!’
Chelsea was in less of a kind or playful mood however when she learned about the DACA decision, responding at first by tweeting a May Angelou quote.
‘”When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Maya Angelou #DefendDACA #DREAMers,’ wrote Chelsea.
She was still at it Tuesday as well, retweeting Barack Obama’s impassioned statement criticizing the Trump administration’s move along with information that might be helpful to young Americans who were born in this country to immigrant parents.
On a more positive note, Chelsea has also been excitedly tweeting about Venus Williams as the 37-year-old tennis great makes another historic run, this time at the US Open were she has earned a spot in the quarterfinals.
Clap back: Chelsea also spent the weekend attacking President Trump on Twitter for the language he used while touring Texas in the wake of Hurricae Harvey
Not happy: She then went after President Trump for his decision to rescind the DACA policy that was set in place by the Obama administration
Kill them with kindness: Chelsea also dispatched of a Twitter user who criticized her looks
And while his wife made strong political and sports statements on Twitter, Maezvinsky made some attention-grabbing moves of his own by hitting the streets on Monday in his favorite pair of stripped shorts.
The style of short was remarkably similar in both length and width to the pant worn by ‘Hobbit’ protagonist Bilbo Baggins.
Mezvinsky paired the over-sized and over-the-knee look with a grey tee, tattered flip flops and a zip-up sweatshirt despite the 80 degree heat.
Chelsea also made some fashion waves of her own by donning a new cap after a summer that saw her shielding her face from the sun in creamsicle-colored headgear that she picked up at the 2012 US Open.
For Fall, she is going a bit darker it seems, as she stepped out in a burgundy chapeau that said ‘COFFEE’ across the front.
Chelsea also seemed a bit bundled up for the weather in black leggings and a loose-fitting tunic, which she paired with the nude sandals that have become her summer staple.
Marc also showed off a new hat, wearing a simple red cap as opposed to the Yellowstone Club one he has been spotted in throughout the summer that is a similar color.
The Yellowstone Club is an uber-exclusive and expensive golf and ski resort in Montana that is members only, with Bill Gates, Tom Brady, Dan Quayle and Justin Timberlake among the few who have made the cut.
In order to join, families have to pony up $300,000, and then purchase one of the nearby residences, with the cheapest condos starting at $3million and some costing well over $20million.
On top of all that there are also the annual dues of $20,000 that have to be paid by each family.
Many of the wealthy members, including Jennifer Garner, were big supporters and fundraisers for Hillary Clinton during both of her presidential campaigns.