Kai Trump delivered a short but intimate tribute to her father at the RNC
Kai Trump, former President Trump’s 17 year-old granddaughter gave a brief but touching tribute to Trump during the RNC stage on Wednesday evening.
Jul 17, 2024 11:15 PM
Kai Trump, 17, poses with her dad Donald Trump Jr., son of the former U.S. President Donald Trump on stage during three days of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17 2024. The event will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Joe Raedle/Getty Image conceal the caption
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Former President Trump’s youngest granddaughter, Kai Trump, delivered a brief but touching tribute to her father at the RNC stage on Wednesday evening.
“I’m speaking today to share the side of my grandpa that people don’t often see,” she told me. “To me, he’s just a normal grandpa. He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking. He always wants to know how we’re doing in school.”
Trump was a glare during his daughter’s speech. The appearance is a part of an increasing number of people predominantly women who have revealed to viewers an more intimate face to the ex-president.
“Even when he’s going through all these court cases, he always asks me how I’m doing. He always encourages me to push myself to be the most successful person I can be,” she added. “Obviously, he sets the bar pretty high, but who knows, maybe one day I’ll catch him.”
It was an important first for the upcoming generations of Trumps.
In her opening remarks, she was introduced from her father Donald Trump Jr. The oldest daughter of President Donald Trump Trump said that she was speaking for the “first time ever on a stage” and “first time ever giving a speech.”
Who is Kai Trump?
Kai was the youngest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump. She turned 17 on the 1st of July and won’t be older enough to vote this year.
A keen golfer, she has recently posted a picture of herself on Instagram showing her standing next to her grandpa after she won a tournament on Trump International Palm Beach. Trump International Palm Beach golf course.
She gave words of encouragement to Trump in a post following the assassination attempt he made on Saturday. In addition to a photo of a bloody Trump with his fist raised in the air shortly after the shooting she posted: “We love you Grandpa. Never stop fighting!”
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Trump family members are at their participation in the RNC this year
U.S. former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump Monday night. Behind him (L-R) Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Lara Trump. ANGELA WEISS/AFP through Getty Images conceal caption
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So so far, three of Trump’s children — Donald Jr., Tiffany and Eric are present during the 2024 Republican National Convention. Eric’s wife Lara (who is also co-chair of this year’s RNC this year) gave the keynote speech on Tuesday evening. Kimberly Guilfoyle, Don Jr.’s girlfriend, is scheduled to make a speech tonight, and Kai’s mother Vanessa Trump has been seen in the RNC Wednesday, assisting her daughter.
Ivanka and Jared Kushner
Ivanka as well as her spouse Jared Kushner have yet to attend this year’s RNC in the coming year, even though serving as advisers to the president during the Trump presidency.
Ivanka made a statement via the social networks in 2022, describing her resignation from politics.
“I do not plan to be involved in politics,” she stated in her Instagram Stories. “While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena.”
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Melania and Barron
Trump was married to Melania since 2005. Melania has been absent from his presidential campaign. The office released an announcement in May the day following Barron’s name was listed on an official list of Florida delegate list, saying which stated that he wouldn’t be a delegates at all because of “prior commitments.” Barron was photographed in Miami this week for an event to support his father.
In response to questions about Ivanka and Melania during the interview on CBS in the earlier part of in the day, Eric said they “will be coming in.” One possibility is if Trump officially acknowledges his GOP nominating on Thursday.
The report originally ran as part of network’s broadcast live of RNC .
With reporting by NPR’s Bria Suggs.