Who is Kai Trump? Don Jr’s daughter is the next generation of MAGA

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis delivered to your inbox

Get our free Inside Washington email

Get our free Inside Washington email

Donald Trump’s YouTuber’s eldest grandson will be at his inauguration on Monday and has vowed to spend more of his time in Washington DC with his grandfather.

Kai Madison Trump is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., Trump’s eldest son, and Vanessa Trump. Trump Jr and Vanessa divorced in 2018.

The 17-year-old recently told her followers in a video that her grandfather’s inauguration would change her life, and she believed in the lives of all Americans.

open image in the gallery

“For America, and I think for our family, I think it’s just so important that he won,” she said in a recent video. “I think the next four years are going to be the best four years the United States has had in a very long time. I’m so happy for him inside. I’m so happy that our family is getting this again.”

She also promised followers a behind-the-scenes look at the White House during her visit on Monday.

open image in the gallery

Giving a sneak peek into life as the granddaughter of one of the most powerful individuals on the planet, Kai told her followers that she hopes to split her time between her home near Jupiter, Florida and Washington DC

Her grandfather’s 2024 campaign was the first time she publicly campaigned for him in any capacity, including boosting him during a speech at the Republican National Convention.

Trump Jr and Kai were also spotted together attending a UFC fight around the time of the RNC. While there, she posed for pictures with UFC boss Dana White, as well as NFL player Aaron Rodgers and country music star Jelly Roll, Fox News reports.

open image in the gallery

Since her appearance during the tail end of Trump’s 2024 campaign, Kai has been focused on finishing high school and working on her YouTube presence.

Her channel offers typical teenage fare; she hangs out with friends and talks about the things she likes, including sports like pickleball, tennis and her – and her grandfather’s – favorite, golf.

open image in the gallery

Kai is said to be a skilled golfer; last March she won the women’s club championship at Trump’s private club in West Palm Beach. She has also had the opportunity to play with professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau.

It’s been a whirlwind year for the 17-year-old, at least when it comes to her grandfather.

open image in the gallery

Kai already seems to be dipping his toes in the water in the right-wing media quagmire; she attended the Turning Point USA Leadership Summit last June hosted by far-right media commentator Charlie Kirk in Detroit.

Not only was he re-elected president, but last year she had to watch footage of a would-be assassin trying to kill him. At the time, she shared her concerns for his health in an Instagram post.

“We love you Grandpa. Never stop fighting!” said the post.

open image in the gallery

The 17-year-old is the older sister of Donald Trump Jr’s other children, Donald John III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe.