‘Sorry, Grandpa’: Kai Trump takes playful dig at Donald's love for Diet Coke in adorable energy drink ad

‘Sorry, Grandpa’: Kai Trump takes playful dig at Donald's love for Diet Coke in adorable energy drink ad
Kai Trump picks Accelerator over Diet Coke in a new ad, joking about grandfather Donald Trump (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Kai Trump made a joke about President Donald Trump in her latest NIL ad, where the 17-year-old high school golf star took a playful swipe at her grandfather’s love for Diet Coke.


 
 
 
 
 
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Kai Trump enters senior golf season with new NIL deal and playful nod to Donald Trump

Kai, who holds a $1.2 million On3 NIL Valuation, became the latest face of Accelerator Active Energy this month.

She released her first ad for the brand on Tuesday, featuring a moment where she chooses between a can of Diet Coke, which is Donald Trump’s signature drink, and Accelerator.

“Sorry, Grandpa,” Kai Trump says with a smile as she reaches for the energy drink.

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Kai Trump looks on prior to The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 12, 2025 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Kai Trump looks on prior to The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 12, 2025 in La Jolla, California (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Her grandfather famously had a Diet Coke button installed on the Resolute Desk during his presidency. 

Kai has been active in NIL deals since last year, beginning with a Leaf Trading Cards agreement where packs sell for $199.99 and include one random autograph card. She also has a deal with TaylorMade Golf

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 05: U.S. President Donald Trump signs the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order in the East Room at the White House on February 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. The executive order, which Trump signed on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, prohibits transgender women from competing in women’s sports and is the third order he has signed that targets transgender people. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
 President Donald Trump signs the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order in the East Room at the White House on February 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. The executive order, which Trump signed on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, prohibits transgender women from competing in women’s sports and is the third order he has signed that targets transgender people (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

“It’s pretty cool, especially being partners with such great athletes and being up there with them,” Kai Trump said in an interview with Fox Business.

Kai Trump joins Livvy Dunne and Travis Kelce in Accelerator energy drink campaign

Kai Trump officially joined Accelerator on July 15 as an equity partner, alongside LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce also endorses the brand.


 
 
 
 
 
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She’ll be featured in Accelerator’s campaigns and on their social media platforms. Kai shared her enthusiasm about the product and its role in her daily routine in a recent statement.

“An energy drink with natural caffeine like Accelerator is so important to ensuring I stay focused and have extra energy when I’m in the gym, on the golf course, studying, traveling or as part of my daily routine,” she said.


 
 
 
 
 
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“Accelerator has an inspiring group of athlete partners that I look up to and it’s an honor to join the team. I can’t wait to jump in with Accelerator and I’m looking forward to what the future holds in our partnership," she said.

Internet reacts to Kai Trump’s Diet Coke dig: 'Trump needs an Accelerator button now too'

Kai Trump’s lighthearted line in the ad sparked a wave of reactions across social media. “Trump needs an Accelerator button now too,” one user joked.

“Dissing your grand pa is crazy,” wrote another on Instagram.

"This is a @kaitrumpgolfer Rocket Pop button 👉 🔴," Accelerator Energy wrote in comments. 

“Hahaha how incredible,” wrote a person on X.



 

Others chimed in with, “HAHAHAHHA! This is too adorable!” and “The easiest decision.”

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