Kai Trump delivered a small but touching address to her late father during the RNC
Kai Trump, former President Trump’s 17-year-old granddaughter delivered a short but poignant tribute to Trump on her performance on RNC scene on Wednesday night.
Jul 17, 2024 11:15 PM
Kai Trump, 17, poses with her father Donald Trump Jr., son of ex- U.S. President Donald Trump on stage during the three weeks of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17 2024. The event will be held at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Joe Raedle/Getty Image hides the caption
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The youngest grandchild, Kai Trump, delivered a short but poignant dedication to her dad on the RNC stage on Wednesday night.
“I’m speaking today to share the side of my grandpa that people don’t often see,” she said to her. “To me I see him as an ordinary grandpa. He will give us candy and soda whenever our parents aren’t around. He’s always curious about how we’re doing at school. “
Trump was the subject of a stare in his speech to his daughter. The appearance is part of a growing amount of females who have revealed to viewers a closer look at the former president.
“Even while he’s working through all the legal proceedings, he constantly inquires about how I’m doing. He constantly encourages me to work hard to be the best person I could achieve,” she added. “Obviously that’s why he sets the bar quite high however, perhaps someday I’ll catch him. “
It was a crucial first for the coming generations of Trumps.
In her speech she was introduced by the side of her dad Donald Trump Jr. The youngest daughter of President Donald Trump Trump said that she was speaking for the “first time ever on a stage” and also the “first ever to deliver speeches. “
Who is Kai Trump?
Kai was oldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump. She was 17 when she turned on July 1st and will not be old enough to be eligible to vote in the coming year.
A fervent golfer, she’s posted a photo that she posted on Instagram in which she is standing with her grandpa following the fact that she was crowned the winner of a tournament at Trump International Palm Beach. Trump International Palm Beach golf course.
She offered words of encouragement for Trump in a post that followed the attempted assassination he carried out on Saturday. Alongside the image of a wounded Trump who had his fist raised in air, shortly after the shooting she wrote: “We love you Grandpa. Don’t stop fighting! “
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Trump Family members have been taking part in the RNC this year.
U.S. Former President, as well as the 2024 Republican Presidential Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump Monday night. In his back (L-R) Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Lara Trump. Angela Weiss/AFP through Getty Images conceal caption
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So far so far, Trump’s three children – Donald Jr., Tiffany and Eric are at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Eric’s wife Lara (who is also the co-chair for this year’s RNC in this particular year) delivered the keynote address on Tuesday night. Kimberly Guilfoyle, Don Jr.’s girlfriend is scheduled to deliver an appearance tonight. Kai’s mom Vanessa Trump has been seen at on the RNC Wednesday, working with her daughter.
Ivanka and Jared Kushner
Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner have yet to attend this year’s RNC in the next year, despite serving as advisors to the president in their time under the Trump administration.
Ivanka made a public statement through social networks in 2022, which outlined her decision to quit politics.
“I do not plan to be involved in politics,” she said via the Instagram Stories. “While I will always be loyal and love my father, moving forward I will be doing so outside the political sphere. “
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Melania and Barron
Trump is wed with Melania from 2004. Melania has been absent from Trump’s campaign for president. The Trump campaign made an official announcement on May, the day after Barron’s name was included on the official Florida delegate lists, that he could not be one of the delegates due to “prior commitments.” Barron was seen on the streets of Miami this week to attend an event to show support for his father.
In response to questions regarding Ivanka and Melania in the interview on CBS in the early hours of the day Eric claimed that Melania and Ivanka “will be in the coming days. ” Another possibility would be that Trump recognizes his GOP nomination on Thursday.
This report was originally was broadcast as part of the RNC’s broadcast live from the Republican National Committee .
with reporting from NPR’s Bria Suggs.
