Google searches for the term “Kai Trump” spiked at 10 p.m. Wednesday, moments after Donald Trump’s eldest grandson spoke on the third night of the Republican National Convention.
Kai, 17, delivered what may have been the most emotional words of the evening, becoming the first of the former president’s grandchildren to speak out about the assassination attempt that nearly cost him his life.
“A lot of people put my grandfather through hell, and he’s still standing,” she told thousands of cheering Republican delegates. “Grandpa, you are such an inspiration and I love you.”
Kai’s father, Donald Trump Jr., beamed with pride as she praised the side of President Trump that “people don’t often see.”
No one in the audience, however, could have been more pleased than Grandpa Trump.
Google searches for the term “Kai Trump” (pictured) spiked at 10pm on Wednesday, moments after Donald Trump’s eldest grandson spoke on the third night of the Republican National Convention.
Kai, 17, delivered what may have been the most emotional words of the evening, becoming the first of the former president’s grandchildren to speak out about the assassination attempt that nearly cost him his life.
“To me, he’s a normal grandpa,” Kai said. “He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking. He always wants to know how we’re doing in school. When I made the honor roll, he told his friends how proud he was of me.”
The delighted Milwaukee crowd seemed to adore Kai, as did his fans on Instagram, where his following grew from 125,000 to 185,000 overnight.
Even before her stellar performance at the RNC convention, Kai had already amassed a large online following thanks to her reputation as perhaps the best golfer in the Trump clan.
In March, Kai won the Women’s Club Championship at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach.
Her impressive swing, her nearly 260-year-old drive and her dedication to the sport helped her land the position of varsity captain at the Benjamin School, a prestigious $37,000-a-year high school in North Palm Beach, from which she will graduate in 2026.
The avid athlete frequently chronicles her personal training sessions and rigorous gym routines online.
She is reportedly being recruited to play at the college level and her goal, she says, is to turn professional.
“Golf has always been an important part of my life and is my greatest passion,” he wrote on his personal website, which includes a video featuring highlights of his play on the course.
In addition to his sporting activities, Kai’s social media accounts give the public a glimpse into a very glamorous life off the golf course.
Even before her stellar performance at the RNC convention, Kai had already amassed a large online following thanks to her reputation as perhaps the best golfer in the Trump clan.
Kai is also living every budding golfer’s dream, having recently played with US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. As a child, she took a photo on the golf course with her grandfather and Tiger Woods.
Kai vacationed with his father and uncle, Eric Trump, and his wife Lara, in the posh town of Aspen in March. He celebrated his 17th birthday on May 12 with a fancy family dinner attended by his divorced parents.
In a snap posted to Instagram, she rocked a striking sparkly dress and captioned the post: “Dancing Queen seventeen!”
On June 29, she posted a photo from the UFC 303 fight in Nevada, where she was a VIP guest of Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White.
Kai sat in the front row of the high-profile event alongside her father, sporting a modern all-black ensemble consisting of a black lace corset, a Louis Vuitton belt and a bright blue handbag.
The teenager mingled with celebrities and posed for photos with the likes of NFL star Aaron Rodgers and country music artist Jelly Roll.
Kai is also living every budding golfer’s dream, having recently played with US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. As a child, she took a photo on the golf course with her grandfather and Tiger Woods.
Kai sat in the front row of the high-profile event alongside her father, sporting a modern all-black ensemble consisting of a black lace corset, a Louis Vuitton belt and a bright blue handbag.
Being Trump has many advantages.
Kai is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump. They divorced in 2018 after 13 years of marriage.
She is the eldest of their five children, including Donald III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe.
At 17, Kai is a year younger than his uncle, Barron Trump, who recently appeared with his father at a campaign rally on July 9 in Doral, Florida.
And after Wednesday night’s speech, there are signs that Kai’s interests could also expand beyond the world of golf into his grandfather’s other great passion: politics.
In response to the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania, Kai shared an image of his injured and bloodied grandfather with the caption, “We love you grandpa. Never stop fighting!” And then he reportedly called his father on Monday and asked to speak at the Republican National Convention.
Kai’s social media has also taken a noticeable departure from his typical golf content in recent days, as he has posted snapshots from the campaign trail, and as the 2024 election approaches, Kai is already establishing himself as a public figure.
Nine months ago, she created her own YouTube channel to offer her eager followers a new perspective on life.
Kai celebrated his 17th birthday on May 12 with a fancy family dinner, attended by both of his divorced parents.
In a video titled ‘Meet Kai Trump,’ the teenager runs around the golf course while a friend asks her questions.
Her favorite food? Prosciutto, ricotta, and pumpkin spice!
What do you do for fun? Play pickleball, tennis, scuba dive, and spend time with friends and family.
How many pets do you have? Four dogs.
How tall is she? 5”9.
And maybe it will still continue to grow.
“Obviously, (President Trump) sets the bar very high,” Kai told the RNC convention crowd about the former president, “but who knows, maybe one day he’ll reach it.”
Someone in the audience shouted: ‘Kai Trump 2040!’
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