Donald Trump’s 17-year-old granddaughter stole the show at the Republican National Convention, bringing the house down as she hinted at a future in politics.
Kai Trump told the huge crowd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that she wanted to ‘share a side of my grandpa that people don’t often see,’ including how he secretly gives candy and soda to his grandchildren.
Donald Trump Jr. gave up some of his microphone time to allow his daughter to take over, explaining she had asked to address the convention in the wake of the assassination attempt on her grandfather.
‘On Saturday, I was shocked when I heard that he had been shot and I just wanted to know if he was OK,’ Kai said. ‘It was heartbreaking that someone would do that to another person.
‘A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing,’ she told thousands of cheering GOP delegates and party members. ‘Grandpa, you are such an inspiration and I love you.’
Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai, 17, took stage at the Republican Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday for her first public remarks for her grandfather
Trump beamed as he listened to her speech.
At one point he looked toward North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum seated beside him and seemed to say of his granddaughter: ‘She’s good!’
Kai went on: ‘He always encourages me to be the most successful person I can be.
‘Obviously he sets the bar pretty high. But who knows, maybe one day I’ll catch him.’
The remark led to speculation she could take the Trump political dynasty into a third generation.
Speaking at Fiserv Forum, the avid golfer described how she and her grandfather discuss their game.
When they play he tried to ‘get inside my head’ but he forgets that ‘I’m a Trump too,’ Kai said to laughs.
She went on: ‘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.’
Kai is a talented golfer, but wanted to share the ‘real’ story of her ‘grandpa’
The teenager waved to the crowd who broke into raptures as she revealed how her grandfather would encourage her golf game and school studies
Kai then went into Trump’s private box at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee to watching running mate J.D. Vance take the stage
At one point, Trump looked toward North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum seated beside him and seemed to say of his granddaughter: ‘She’s good!’
Speaking at Fiserv Forum, the avid golfer described how she and her grandfather discuss their game. When they play he tried to ‘get inside my head’ but he forgets that ‘I’m a Trump too,’ Kai said to laughs
‘He truly wants the best for this country and he will fight every single day to make America great again,’ she said of her grandfather
Donald Trump Jr. embraces eldest daughter Kai as she walks on stage at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Wednesday
‘He always encourages me to be the most successful person I can be,’ Kai said of the former president before hinting at a future in politics: ‘Obviously he sets the bar pretty high. But who knows, maybe one day I’ll catch him.’
During Kai’s remarks, Trump was seen glowing with pride. At one point he turned to North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (right) and appeared to say of his granddaughter: ‘She’s good’
Kai hugs her mother and Don Jr.’s ex-wife Vanessa after speaking on stage during the third day of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Thursday 17
Kai took the stage after being introduced by her father Don Jr.
He said: ‘Before I begin my remarks, I’m going to do something a little uncharacteristic – a Trump is going to give up the microphone. Doesn’t happen often, you may never see it again.’
‘But I got a call Monday morning from a young lady who said “Dad, I want to speak at the RNC because I want America to know what my grandpa is actually like”. So for the first time ever on the stage, first time ever giving a speech, I want to bring out my eldest daughter and the eldest granddaughter of your favorite president, Kai Madison Trump.’
Kai spoke before newly-anointed Trump running mate Sen. J.D. Vance and his wife Usha finished out the convention programming on Wednesday.
Kai Madison Trump’s first public remarks backing her grandfather was to a crowd of thousands of GOP delegates and party members from across the country gathered for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Don Jr. introduced his eldest daughter to the stage, saying: ‘Before I begin my remarks, I’m going to do something a little uncharacteristic – a Trump is going to give up the microphone. Doesn’t happen often, you may never see it again.’
Kai says Trump is like a ‘normal grandpa’ who gives his grandchildren soda and candy when their parents are looking and calls them in the middle of the school day to talk about golf
Kai is the oldest of Trump’s 10 grandchildren and made some appearances in the spotlight during his first term in the White House.
The teenager attended the inauguration in 2017 and the White House Easter Egg roll.
Eearlier this month, she attended a Trump rally at her grandfather’s club in Doral, Florida alongside some of her siblings and father.
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She won’t be able to vote in November since she doesn’t turn 18 until May 2025.
Kai has a YouTube page dedicated to her golf game.
She is only 17 but has already been tipped to become the most accomplished golfer of the Trump dynasty.
She talked on stage Wednesday about her and the former president’s shared love for the game.
‘He calls me during the middle of the school day to ask how my golf game is going and tells me all about his,’ she said to chuckles.
‘When we play golf together, if I’m not on his team, he’ll try to get inside of my head,’ Kai continued. ‘And he’s always surprised that I don’t let him get to me.’
‘But I have to remind him: I’m a Trump, too.’
Donald Trump Jr. watches as daughter Kai, 17, makes her debut remarks on a national stage
Donald Trump Jr. hugs his daughter after she introduced him on stage and recounted the assassination attempt on her grandfather
Kai has won the ladies club championship at her grandfather’s golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, and has played with some of the biggest stars in the game.
The teen daughter of DonJr and his ex-wife Vanessa says on her Instagram page she is part of Callaway Next, ‘the next generation of Callaway Tour Pros.’
Her longest drive is said to be 275 yards. Only 14 players on the LPGA averaged longer in 2023.
She has played with big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau, Swedish professional Daniela Holmqvist, two-time world long drive champion Kyle Berkshire and other promising youngsters.
She has also shared the course with her grandpa.
They formed part of a Pro-Am team ahead of the controversial LIV Golf tournament at Trump’s Doral course in Florida.
Kai played alongside uncle Eric Trump, Sergio Garcia, US PGA Champion Brooks Koepka and a supporting cast of Secret Service agents.