'Impressive young woman': Kai Madison Trump lauded as she calls grandpa Donald Trump her 'inspiration' during RNC

Kai Madison Trump claimed that her grandfather Donald Trump encourages her to push herself to be the most successful person she can be
UPDATED JUL 18, 2024
Kai Trump said that she wanted Americans to see 'the side of my grandpa that people don't often see' (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Getty Images)
Kai Trump said that she wanted Americans to see 'the side of my grandpa that people don't often see' (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: In an unforeseen addition to the speaker's schedule at the Republican National Convention, the granddaughter of former president Donald Trump, Kai Madison Trump, stated on Wednesday, July 17, that she wanted Americans to see "the side of my grandpa that people don't often see."  

In her first speech, Donald Trump Jr's daughter said, "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," according to the New York Post.

Kai Trump speaks about grandpa Donald Trump during Republican National Convention

She added, "When I made the high honor roll, he printed it out to show his friends how proud he was of me. He calls me during the middle of the school day to ask how my golf game is going and tells me all about his — but then I have to remind him that I’m in school and I’ll have to call him back later." 

Notably, as she addressed an enthralled audience, Trump observed and grinned. Kai added, "When we play golf together, if I’m not on his team, he’ll try to get inside of my head and he’s always surprised I don’t let him get to me. But I have to remind him, I’m a Trump, too."



 

She further said, "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. Obviously, he sets the bar pretty high, but who knows, maybe one day I will catch him."

Kai said she was taken aback by the attempted assassination on Saturday that resulted in her grandfather receiving a minor gunshot wound during a protest in Pennsylvania.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 17: Daughter of Donald Trump Jr., Kai Trump speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Kai Trump said she was taken aback by the attempted assassination on Saturday that resulted in her grandfather receiving a minor gunshot wound in Pennsylvania (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

She said, "On Saturday, I was shocked when I heard that he had been shot, and I just wanted to know if he was OK. It was heartbreaking that someone could do that to another person. A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he’s still standing."

She added, "Grandpa, you are such an inspiration, and I love you. The media makes my grandpa seem like a different person, but I know him for who he is. He’s very caring and loving. He truly wants the best for this country, and he will fight every single day to make America great again."

Internet chimes in as Kai Trump praises Donald Trump in her speech

Several people on the Internet chimed in and dropped their views as Kai Trump gave her first speech at the RNC.

A user also commented, "She’s beautiful and Donald was so proud."



 

A user wrote on X, "Kai Trump is a very impressive young woman!" while one added, "She's gorgeous, and her speech was beautiful. The Trumps raise amazing kids."



 



 

A person also stated, "Kai was absolutely amazing and you could really tell what a wonderful grandfather Trump is" whereas one mentioned, "She brought down the house. Epic."



 



 

A user added, "She did great and I bet she made her grandfather proud" while one stated, "Crushed it. You should be proud!"



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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