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Kai Trump media appearances and family health

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In late June 2026, 19-year-old Kai Trump partnered with golf-equipment brand The Net Return, drawing criticism from commenters who labeled the deal a “nepo-baby” opportunity. During this time, she shared updates regarding her mother Vanessa Trump’s cancer treatment, noting that while radiation “has taken a toll,” her recovery was progressing. At the July ESPY Awards, Kai arrived in a custom Alice + Olivia gold gown, earning “best-dressed” recognition from the Daily Mail. In a vlog, she stated, “I got best dressed” and expressed an ambition to win an ESPY next year. She used the platform to reiterate that politics is “completely not my thing,” focusing instead on her athletic goals. She also noted that Tiger Woods has been supporting Vanessa through her treatment. Following the awards, Kai posted a travel vlog from a Costa Rica vacation. The content, featuring beach scenes and golf practice, sparked social media backlash; critics accused the trip of being tone-deaf to the U.S. affordability crisis, suggesting the display of wealth “plays in our face.” As August approached, Kai prepared to begin her freshman year at the University of Miami to play for the Hurricanes golf team. In a vlog, she shared the emotional difficulty of leaving her family and friends, noting that her mother has also been emotional during the transition as she continues to manage a breast cancer diagnosis received in May. Ahead of her departure, Kai held a final training session with coach Alex Paup, who advised her to avoid romantic distractions during college. Kai is currently working to regain strength following wrist surgery. In early September, Kai documented her move to Miami via a YouTube ~~vlog.~~ vlogs. She ~~expressed the difficulty of~~ described the ~~transition, stating, “I’m struggling right now, just thinking about it.”~~ transition as highly emotional, stating she was “literally sobbing” while saying goodbye to family and friends in Jupiter, Florida.

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