Who is Kai Trump? Donald Trump’s 17yo granddaughter to speak at Republican Convention

Donald Trump’s granddaughter has taken the stage and revealed a different side to him as she became a fresh face to be seen on the US election campaign trail.

Donald Trump’s granddaughter has emerged as a new fresh face to be seen on the US election campaign trail as she supports him on his quest to take the White House. This is what we know about her.

WHO IS KAI TRUMP AND HOW OLD IS SHE?

Kai Madison Trump is 17 and she is Donald Trump's granddaughter. She is Donald Trump Jr’s daughter whose mother is his ex-wife Vanessa Trump. She is also the eldest of Trump’s 10 grandchildren.

Vanessa Trump with her daughter Kai Trump and husband Donald Trump Jr. stand on stage before the start of the third day of the Republican National Convention. Picture: AFP

WHO ARE KAI’S OTHER SIBLINGS?

Kai Trump’s other siblings include Tristan, Spencer and Chloe.

Donald Trump Jnr, his ex-wife Vanessa and their children Donald & Kai on their way to the White House. Source: Instagram

Tristan, Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr, Chloe. In the front row is Spencer, Kai and Donald Trump the 3rd. Picture: Supplied

Kai visiting her grandpa @realdonaldtrump one last time at the office before he makes his voyage to Washington DC to the Oval Office. Picture: Instagram

Kai Trump, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr and Vanessa Haydon. Picture: Supplied

WHAT IS SHE DOING AT THE RNC?

She spoke with her father on stage and Kimberly Guilfoyle (Donald Jr.’s fiancee).

Donald Trump Jr opened his speech by turning over the microphone to his 17-year-old daughter Kai.

The former president’s granddaughter said she was speaking to share a side of Trump that people did not see, describing him as caring and loving.

Daughter of Donald Trump Jr., Kai Trump speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention. Picture: AFP

“He calls me during the middle of the school day to ask how my golf game is going, and tells me all about his,” Kai said.

“But then I remind him that I’m in school and I’ll have to call him back.”

She said he tried to “get inside my head” when they played golf together, and she would remind him: “I’m a Trump too.”

Son of former US President Donald Trump Donald Trump Jr.'s daughter Kai Madison Trump speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Picture: AFP

She said she was shocked by the attempted assassination, describing it as “heartbreaking”.

“A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing,” Kai said.

“Grandpa, you are such an inspiration, and I love you.”

Donald Trump Jr., hugs his daughter Kai Trump on the third day of the Republican National Convention. Picture: AFP

She posted on her social media ahead of her bit moment saying: “I am honoured to be speaking at the RNC at 9pm (CDT),” along with a photo of the former president and his vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance.

Son of Former US President Donald Trump Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter Kai Madison Trump do a podium check during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Picture: AFP

HAS SHE BEEN INVOLVED IN POLITICS BEFORE?

During the first Trump administration, she attended events such as his inauguration and the White House Easter egg Roll.

Kai Trump posted a photo of Donald pumping his fist after being shot at the rally in Pennsylvania with the note: “We love you Grandpa. Never stop fighting!”

In June, she posted a photo of herself with Donald Trump at a Turning Point Action event in Detroit, Michigan.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands with his wife Melania Trump and from right: Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Tiffany Trump. In the front row are Kai Trump and Donald Trump III, children of Donald Trump Jr. on April 21, 2016 in New York City. Picture: Getty

Donald Trump surround by his family his son Eric Trump (R), granddaughter Kai Trump at the Trump Turnberry Resort on June 24, 2016 in Ayr, Scotland. Picture: Getty

Kai Trump stands with her dad Donald Trump Jr., the son of Donald Trump, on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention. Picture: AFP

WHAT ARE HER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POLITICS?

Kai likes golf and has an Instagram and YouTube channel where she posts about it. She won the ladies club championship at Trump’s golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, earlier this year. On Instagram, she wrote: “am really excited to have won the ladies club championship @trumpgolfpalmbeach. Great competition from some impressive players. I shot even both days and won both matches. Very proud of my game and where it’s heading but there is always room for improvement. I would like to thank my parents, family and the amazing team at @trumpgolf.”

Kai Trump, granddaughter of former US President Donald Trump. Picture: Instagram

Outside of this she gives fans a taste of other things she enjoys which include pickleball, tennis, Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes, prosciutto and ricotta.

Kai Trump with her grandfather Donald Trump. Picture: Instagram

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of former US President Donald Trump, is an avid golfer. Picture: Instagram

WHAT OTHER CELEBRITY CONNECTIONS DOES SHE HAVE?

Kai has posted photos of herself with golfers Tiger Woods and PGA player Bryson DeChambeau, who she met through her grandfather Donald Trump and father Eric Trump Jr. She was also a guest of Dana White’s at the UFC 303 fight, which she attended opposite her father.

She posed for photographs with White, the president of the UFC, former NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers and country music star Jelly Roll, among other A-listers.