President Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump, is a standout high school golfer.
Kai Trump, 18, is set to play golf at the University of Miami. She announced her commitment to the University of Miami a year ago. Kai Trump, who attends high school in Florida, has played a lot of rounds with her grandfather. She credited him when announcing her commitment to The U.
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Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of President Trump and Melania Trump, likes to play golf, too. However, that is not his favorite sport.
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Barron Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque – Pool/Getty Images)Pool/Getty Images
Barron Trump’s favorite sport is not golf, but rather soccer. However, President Trump has admitted that due to his son’s size, he has some difficulty when it comes to playing his favorite sport.
President Trump speaks out on Barron’s soccer career
Barron Trump, who is 6 feet 9 inches, played soccer growing up. However, due to his size, it’s been difficult.
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President Trump spoke of his son’s career while hosting FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the White House last week, per People.
“My son is a very good athlete,” adding that he’s “a good soccer player,” but “on the tall side for soccer.”
“That’s pretty tall. He’s on the tall side, but it’s good.”
The average height for soccer players is about 5 feet 10 inches. Goalkeepers can be taller – the two tallest players in soccer history are Kyle Hudlin and Simon Bloch Jørgensen, both 6 feet 11. But the iconic strikers like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are under 5 feet 8 inches. Even Cristiano Ronaldo, who is on the taller side, is “only” 6 feet 2 inches.
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Barron Trump has always preferred soccer
President Trump was asked in 2019 if he would let his son play football – the American version. He said that he would prefer his son, 12 at the time, stick to soccer.
“It’s very, it’s very tough question. It’s a very good question. If he wanted to? Yes. Would I steer him that way? No, I wouldn’t,” he admitted to CBS before the Super Bowl.
“I just don’t like the reports that I see coming out having to do with football — I mean, it’s a dangerous sport and I think it’s- I- it’s- really tough, I thought the equipment would get better, and it has. The helmets have gotten far better but it hasn’t solved the problem. So, you know I- I hate to say it because I love to watch football.”
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