However, before Trump was the leader of the free world, he was lovingly known as “dad” to five children, including Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany and Barron, and “grandpa” to 10 grandchildren, beginning with the eldest, Kai Trump.
Kai, 17, took to social media this weekend to post himself at the long-awaited opening ceremony.
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Donald Trump and his oldest grandson, Kai Trump, play golf together. (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)
Kai Trump, 17, is a strong supporter of his grandfather Donald Trump and celebrated his 2024 presidential victory on election night with the family. (Kai Trump’s Instagram)
Daughter of Donald Trump Jr. , Kai Trump spoke on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“God bless America,” she wrote in an Instagram video of herself watching fireworks in Washington, D. C.
She also shared a video of herself and two friends on Saturday dancing to a Justin Timberlake song with the caption “A DC. “
Kai started college in the fall of 2024 at University of Miami where she committed to playing on the golf team.
Trump’s eldest granddaughter was able to enter the American political scene after speaking at the 2024 Republican National Convention on the third day of the event in Milwaukee.
“He calls me in the middle of the day to ask me how my golf game is going and tells me about his, but then I have to remind him that I’m in and I’ll have to call him back later,” Trump’s granddaughter said. a raucous crowd in Milwaukee.
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Kai Trump smiles while speaking at the RNC. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
“On Saturday I was shocked when I heard that he had been shot and I just wanted to know if he was okay,” Kai said at the time, describing the events that followed the assassination attempt on the former president.
“A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing,” the teenager added.
“Grandpa, you are such an inspiration and I love you,” Trump said. “The media makes my grandpa seem like a different person. But I know him for who he is. He’s very caring and loving. He truly wants the best for this country. And he will fight every single day to make America great again. Thank you very much.”
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Kai Trump, 17, is the oldest grandchild of former President Donald Trump. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Last year, the daughter of Don Jr. and Vanessa Trump, now divorced, was Dana White’s guest at the UFC 303 fight, which she attended against her father. The young man from Florida posed for photos with UFC president White, former NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers and country music star Jelly Roll, among other celebrities.
Kai, born on May 12, 2007, is an avid golfinger. She is active on social media and posts about her golfing skills.
In 2023, the Florida venue introduced a YouTube channel. He introduced the social media awareness page with a video titled “Meet Kai Trump! »
“Overall, this will be a laughing channel,” Kai said in the clip.
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Donald Trump with his granddaughter, Kai, and his son, Eric. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Donald and Melania Trump with family including children, Don Jr., Ivanka, Eric and Tiffany and grandchildren, Kai and Don III. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
As Kai scampers around a golf course, her friend asks questions, and she gives viewers insight into some of her favorite things, which includes pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks, proscuitto ham and ricotta cheese, and playing pickleball and tennis.
In March, Kai won the women’s club championship at Trump Private Golf Club in West Palm Beach. He has posted afterlife photos and clips while playing with professional golfer and PGA player Bryson DeChambeau.
Mixed into her fitness reels, Kai reminds social media users that she is an undoubted supporter of her grandpa.
On July 13, 2024, while speaking to supporters at a crusade rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, former President Trump shot a lone gunman perched on a nearby rooftop. He punched him in the ear before Secret Service agents covered him and carried him off the stage.
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Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr., parents of Kai Trump, photographed together at the 2024 RNC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Before being escorted away, the former president was recorded straight-armed with his fist in the air shouting “fight, fight, fight” to the crowd.
Kai took to Instagram to express her admiration for her grandfather’s unwavering will to wrangle the U.S. political system for the people. She wrote, “We love you Grandpa. Never stop fighting!”
In mid-June, Kai joined tens of thousands of people at the Turning Point USA leadership summit hosted by Charlie Kirk in Detroit. He was photographed with former President Trump, Don Jr. , and his brother, Don III, 15.
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Trump returned to Michigan after the RNC with Vance for his first campaign rally as a Republican ticket for the 2024 election in Grand Rapids. The rally was held indoors and thousands of Trump supporters attended the event.
Kai’s other siblings come with Tristan, Spencer and Chloe.
Fox News’ Andrew Mark Miller contributed reporting.
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