Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, shared insights into her relationship with her grandfather during an interview with Fox News Digital. She described playing golf with the president as a common, familial activity, downplaying any unusual aspect of the interaction. ‘I just don’t view it as him being the president. I view it as, he’s my grandpa. We’re gonna go out there and play golf,’ she said, emphasizing that they regularly engage in the sport.
Recently, Kai and her grandfather participated in a special round of golf at Trump National Golf Club, Washington, D.C., a venue located close to the nation’s capital. The event, which was filmed for her YouTube channel, was marketed as a unique opportunity for global viewers to witness the president in a relaxed setting. Kai highlighted the collaborative effort between her family and the Trump Organization to make the event a success. ‘There were definitely a lot of moving parts, but he was 100% down for it,’ she said, indicating her grandfather’s enthusiasm for the idea.
Part of the event involved an endorsement deal with Accelerator Active Energy, a brand that Kai has invested in and has a NIL agreement with. She shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, ‘Our brands align really well. I love energy drinks, I always have, and the opportunity came to me, and it’s been great working with each other.’ This partnership underscores her dual focus on golf and commercial opportunities, particularly as she prepares to attend the University of Miami to pursue her athletic ambitions.
Looking ahead, Kai plans to attend the Ryder Cup, where she will experience professional golf up close. She expressed excitement about witnessing the event and interacting with top athletes, including Bryson DeChambeau. Despite her passion for golf, she acknowledged the intensity of the fan environment at such events, noting that she found the Team Europe supporters to be ‘a little too much.’
While Kai is currently in the final year of high school, she has clear aspirations for the future, including a professional golf career and maintaining her social media presence. ‘Obviously, one of my biggest goals is definitely to play professional golf. So after college, I’ll try to do that and give it my best shot,’ she said. Her journey highlights the growing influence of young athletes in both sports and commerce, as well as the unique circumstances of her family background.