Who is Kai Trump? Daughter of Vanessa Trump, who is dating Tiger Woods, and Donald Trump Jr., who is dating Bettina Anderson, and eldest grandchild of Donald Trump.
Donald Trump, Kai Trump depart White House to attend Ryder Cup
U.S. President Donald J. Trump, joined by his eldest grandchild Kai Trump, spoke to the press prior to traveling to the Ryder Cup on Sept. 26, 2025.
Kai Trump will graduate from high school in May 2026 from the Benjamin School in Palm Beach County, Florida.First granddaughter Kai Trump lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her mom, Vanessa Trump, and siblings, not far from her dad, Donald Trump Jr.Kai Trump will attend the University of Miami in Florida after high school graduation.
Like members of her famous family, Kai Trump is now a brand.
President Donald Trump’s eldest granddaughter, a class of 2026 senior at The Benjamin School in Florida, unveiled a clothing line Thursday, Sept. 25. The backdrop for the YouTube vlogger and social media influencer was a familiar scene − the White House.
The 18-year-old daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump teased a “big announcement” to her social media followers earlier this week. She announced the Kai Trump Shop, which includes her own fashion items. Photos of her modeling long-sleeved T-shirts with her name, initials KT and signature were taken at the White House.
In addition, Kai Trump modeled one of her shirts when she accompanied her famous grandfather to the Ryder Cup golf tournament in New York on Friday.
Below is information about Kai Trump, her new clothing line and the Kai Trump Shop.
Who is Kai Trump?
Kai Madison Trump is the 18-year-old daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and former model Vanessa Trump, formerly Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi or Vanessa Haydon (after she took her stepfather’s last name).
Kai Trump is the oldest of President Donald Trump’s 11 grandchildren and the oldest child of Donald Trump Jr.’s five children including Donald Trump III, Tristan Trump, Spencer Trump and Chloe Trump.
The eldest of Donald Trump’s 11 grandchildren has made several public appearances since her speech at the Republican National Convention in July 2024 ahead of the presidential election. This is unlike her 19-year-old uncle, Barron Trump, the youngest of Donald Trump’s children, who has made few public appearances since his father’s election and inauguration.
Though fall 2025 marks the start of Kai Trump’s senior year in high school, she already has plans for college − and beyond. She said she would stay in South Florida for college, announcing in fall 2024 that she had committed to play golf at the University of Miami starting fall 2026.
She has lived in South Florida for about five years now, playing golf at the same private school attended by the children of golf legend Tiger Woods, whom her mother is dating.
Though she has a famous family and extraordinary perks − she rode to the Ryder Cup golf tournament via the presidential helicopter Marine One with her grandpa Donald Trump − Kai Trump vlogs about high school senior life and teendom. Like many experiencing the rite of passage, she posted a photo about her first “last” day of school on social media: “I cannot believe it’s my last first day of high school. Senior year here we come #friends #senioryear”
Kai Trump, class of 2026: What to know about the first granddaughter
She shares her grandfather’s love of golf. She plays competitively and in August 2024, announced her commitment to stay in Florida for college and play golf at the University of Miami after she graduates from the Benjamin School in Palm Beach County, Florida.
“I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Miami,” Kai wrote in an August 18, 2024, Instagram post. “I would like to thank my mom, Vanessa, and my dad, Don, for always supporting me through my journey. I would also like to thank my great team for getting me to this point. I would like to thank my grandpa for giving me access to great courses and tremendous support… I am super excited to be a cane and represent the University of Miami. Gooo Canes!”
In February 2025, Kai Trump became the highest-valued player in girls’ high school golf, after announcing her first lucrative endorsement deal with big-name golf equipment company TaylorMade.
The exact terms of Kai Trump’s deal with TaylorMade were not disclosed, but there is some information about her name, image and likeness valuation. She also has another NIL endorsement, in addition to the February golf equipment deal that propelled her valuation to more than $1 million.
“Golf has always been a massive part of my life and is my biggest passion. I always aspire to be a leader and a positive figure on and off the golf course,” Kai Trump’s SportsRecruits biography says.
Where does Kai Trump play golf, go to school in Florida?
Kai Trump was born and mostly raised in New York, but now lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her mother, former model Vanessa Trump, and siblings.
According to Kai Trump’s SportsRecruits profile, she moved to South Florida when she was 13 years old. In addition to playing golf and studying at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, the first granddaughter has made several appearances with her famous family.
Her parents’ romantic lives have generated some headlines, too: Her father, Donald Trump Jr., has been dating Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson since 2024 after splitting from former Fox News host and potential Greece ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Her mother, Vanessa Trump, currently is dating Tiger Woods, father of Sam Alexis Woods, who graduated from the Benjamin School as class of 2025, and Charlie Axel Woods, now a junior at the Benjamin School.
Both Kai Trump and Charlie Woods spent part of their summer in various golf tournaments. Charlie Woods helped the Benjamin School’s varsity golf team win a state title when he was a freshman.
Benjamin is the top-ranked girls team in Palm Beach County with a No. 5 ranking in Florida and No. 21 nationally as of Sept. 24.
While Trump, a University of Miami commit, has not won a varsity event this season, she’s yet to finish outside the top 5 in any tournament she’s played.
What is Kai Trump’s new clothing line?
The Kai Trump shop opened for business Thursday, Sept. 25. Her aunt, Fox News host Lara Trump, also has a clothing line, particularly fitness wear and athletic apparel.
Said Kai Trump on Instagram: “This collection is something I dreamed about for a long time, and I’m so grateful it’s finally here. Launching this line has been such an exciting project. From the quality of the fabric to the details in the designs, I wanted to create a piece that isn’t just merch but a staple you can wear anywhere. There are clean pieces you can mix, match, and make your own. I can’t wait to see how you style them!”
Though she already has almost 2 million followers on Instagram, Kai Trump’s posts about her KT brand has gotten some social media love from the White House, her famous parents and her presidential grandfather.
Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.
