Google searches for the term “Kai Trump” spiked at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, shortly after Donald Trump’s eldest grandchild delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention.
Kai, 17, delivered perhaps the most emotional speech of the night, becoming the first of the former president’s grandchildren to weigh in on the attempted assassination that nearly cost him his life.
“A lot of people put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing,” she told thousands of cheering GOP delegates. “Grandpa, you’re 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 see very often.”
But no one in the audience was happier about it than Grandpa Trump.
Google searches for the term “Kai Trump” (pictured) skyrocketed at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, shortly after Donald Trump’s eldest grandchild delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention.
Kai, 17, delivered perhaps the most emotional speech of the night, becoming the first of the former president’s grandchildren to weigh in on the attempted assassination that nearly cost him his life.
“To me, he’s just a regular 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 printed out for his friends how proud he was of me.”
The enthusiastic crowd in Milwaukee seemed to adore Kai, and so did her fans on Instagram, who grew her following from 125,000 to 185,000 in no time.
Even before Kai’s star turn at the RNC convention, she had already built a large online following based on 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 in West Palm Beach.
Her impressive swing, nearly 260 years of drive and dedication to the game earned her the position of Varsity Captain at The Benjamin School, a prestigious high school in North Palm Beach with an annual salary of $37,000. She is expected to graduate in 2026.
The enthusiastic sportswoman regularly writes online about her personal training sessions and intensive gym routines.
She is said to be being recruited to play at the college level and her goal, she says, is to turn pro.
“Golf has always been a huge part of my life and is my greatest passion,” she wrote on her personal website, which also features a highlight video of her play on the course.
In addition to her sporting activities, Kai offers the public a glimpse into her glamorous life outside the golf course through her social media accounts.
Even before Kai’s star turn at the RNC convention, she had already built a large online following based on her reputation as perhaps the best golfer in the Trump clan.
Kai is also living out every aspiring golfer’s dream, recently playing with US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. As a little girl, she took a photo on the golf course with her grandfather and Tiger Woods.
Kai vacationed with her father and uncle, Eric Trump and his wife Lara, in posh Aspen in March. She celebrated her 17th birthday on May 12 with a fancy family dinner, which was also attended by her divorced parents.
In a photo she posted to Instagram, she wore a flashy, sparkly dress and captioned the post: “Dancing Queen seventeen!”
On June 29, she posted a photo from a UFC 303 fight in Nevada, where she was a VIP guest of Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White.
Kai stands front row at the high-profile event with her father, wearing a trendy all-black outfit consisting of a lace black corset top, a Louis Vuitton belt and a blue embellished bag.
The teen has hung out with celebrities, posing for photos with NFL star Aaron Rodgers and country musician Jelly Roll, among others.
Kai is also living out every aspiring golfer’s dream, recently playing with US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. As a little girl, she took a photo on the golf course with her grandfather and Tiger Woods.
Kai stands front row at the high-profile event with her father, wearing a trendy all-black outfit consisting of a lace black corset top, a Louis Vuitton belt and a blue embellished bag.
There are many benefits to being Trump.
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 her uncle, Barron Trump, who recently appeared with his father at a July 9 campaign rally in Doral, Florida.
And after Wednesday night’s speech, there are signs that Kai’s interests may be expanding beyond the world of golf to her grandfather’s other great passion: politics.
In response to the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania, Kai shared a photo of her bleeding, injured grandfather with the caption, “We love you Grandpa. Never stop fighting!” And then she reportedly called her father on Monday and asked if she could speak at the RNC.
Kai’s social media content has also noticeably diminished from her usual golf content in recent days. She has now mainly posted campaign photos and as the 2024 election approaches, Kai is already profiling herself as a public figure.
Nine months ago, she started her own YouTube channel to give enthusiastic followers new insights into life.
Kai celebrated her 17th birthday on May 12 with a fancy family dinner, which was also attended by her divorced parents.
In a video titled “Getting to Know Kai Trump,” the teen runs around the golf course as a friend asks her questions.
Her favorite food? Prosciutto, ricotta, and pumpkin spice!
What does she do for fun? Playing pickleball, tennis, scuba diving and spending time with friends and family.
How many pets does she have? Four dogs.
How tall is she? 1.75m.
And maybe it’s still growing.
‘Evidently, [President Trump] “It sets the bar pretty high,” Kai told the RNC convention audience of the former president, “but who knows, maybe one day I’ll catch up to him.”
Someone in the audience shouted, “Kai Trump 2040!”