Kai Trump shares emotional update on Vanessa Trump's cancer battle, calls her a 'fighter'

WASHINGTON,DC: Kai Trump was discussing the many responsibilities she is juggling at just 19 during a Fox News interview on Thursday, July 16, when the conversation suddenly took a more personal turn.

The question was about her mother, Vanessa Trump.

Kai's response was brief, emotional and noticeably different from the rest of the interview before she settled on a description that appeared to say everything she wanted to say about her mother.

Kai reveals how Vanessa is doing

Vanessa Trump is doing “better,” Kai said.

But the 19-year-old also acknowledged that her mother has been going through a difficult period and that the treatment has been physically demanding.

“Obviously radiation takes a toll on your body,” Kai said. Then she made it clear that she was not looking at her mother's situation through fear.

“She’s a fighter,” Kai said. Kai repeated the sentiment while speaking about her mother's ability to get through the battle.

“If anyone can go through it...” she said. “She’ll be fine,” Kai added.

The emotional moment came almost as a sharp turn in the interview. 

Kai had been discussing her own hectic life, her ambitions and the pressure of trying to do several things at once when the conversation suddenly moved to Vanessa's health.

 Vanessa Trump revealed in May that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, sharing the news publicly as she began treatment.

The announcement drew widespread attention, with supporters expressing concern while she prepared to face the illness and its challenges ahead.

Kai Trump reveals her 'inspiration'

The 19-year-old is enrolled at the University of Miami, where she is gearing up for Division I golf, while simultaneously juggling an apparel venture, endorsement commitments, and a social media audience nearing 10 million followers.

Asked where she gets the drive to take on so much, Kai pointed to her grandfather, President Donald Trump. “Probably my grandpa,” she said.

Kai also admitted that she does not have a perfect system for managing her packed schedule.

“I don't know, I've figured it out so far so I guess I'm just gonna keep figuring it out,” she said.

The eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump has previously spoken about her interest in social media and her admiration for creators such as Logan Paul.

But one career path appears to be firmly off the table. When asked about politics, Kai gave an emphatic answer. “Not for me,” she said. “No, never.”