Kai Trump opens up about leaving home for college, credits president for giving her ‘competitive edge’
Kai Trump discusses golf, social media success and college plans
Kai Trump, Donald Trump’s granddaughter, shares her journey on ‘Fox & Friends,’ detailing her success in golf, her burgeoning social media presence and her impending enrollment at the University of Miami to play golf. She candidly discusses balancing her personal life, studies and athletic commitments, while reflecting on her mother’s ongoing breast cancer recovery. Trump highlights her competitive spirit, attributing it to her grandfather.
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Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, said she’s “a little nervous” about starting a new chapter in life, but credits her grandpa for the “competitive edge” she says has fueled her wide-ranging success ahead of starting her freshman year and Division I golf career at the University of Miami.
“[I’m] a little nervous, I’m not gonna lie, but I’m ready for the next chapter,” she said Thursday on “Fox & Friends.”
“And I love my siblings. I am not far away from them, like an hour and a half away,” she added.
KAI TRUMP SHARES BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE OF PRESIDENT’S POLARIZING KNICKS FINALS VISIT
Kai Trump attends the 2026 ESPYS at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Square in New York, N.Y., on July 15, 2026. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
During the wide-ranging interview, Trump discussed everything from balancing golf and her booming social media career to her refusal to enter politics. She also shared her mother, Vanessa Trump, is “doing better” after her breast cancer diagnosis.
The 19-year-old is preparing for a busy freshman year after recovering from wrist surgery while continuing to grow her apparel business and online following.
Former President Donald Trump, center walks with his grand Kai Trump and her mom Vanessa Trump during the ProAm ahead of the LIV Golf Team Championship, on Oct. 27, 2022, at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Doral, Florida. (Michele Eve Sandberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
When asked where she gets her “competitive edge” from despite her early success, Trump pointed to her mother and the president as two likely influences.
“My mom’s competitive, too, but definitely grandpa’s very competitive,” she told the hosts on the curvy couch.
She reinforced that sentiment when asked what drives her to keep pushing despite her success as both a golfer and social media influencer. When asked where that motivation comes from, she responded simply: “Probably grandpa.”
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Trump has spoken openly about life inside the first family while navigating her own life. She will be one of two freshmen on the University of Miami’s team.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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