Wisconsin, United States

At the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Wednesday (Jul 17), Donald Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump moved the audience with her emotional speech. She delivered her debut speech about her grandfather’s life and persona.

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"My grandpa has been through hell because of many people, and he's still standing. Grandpa, you are such an inspiration," Kai said.

In between the emotionally charged speech, Trump was seen looking at his granddaughter in awe. 

The 17-year-old Kai said she wanted Americans to know “the side of my grandpa that people don’t often see.”Her speech detailed sweet little mentions, reflecting Trump as “just a normal grandpa.”

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“He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking, he always wants to know how we’re doing in school,” further said Kai.

Here’s more on Kai Trump.

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Meet Trump’s granddaughter Kai, who steals show at RNC with emotional speech

Kai Trump, 17 is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., who introduced him on Wednesday at the Milwaukee RNC meet. She is the eldest of 10 grandchildren of Trump. 

Kai is an accomplished golfer with a dedicated YouTube page showcasing her talents. She has won the ladies' club championship at her grandfather's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, and has played alongside some of the biggest names in the sport.

Her longest drive is an impressive 275 yards, a distance that only 14 players on the LPGA averaged longer than in 2023.

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Kai has played with big names like Bryson DeChambeau, Swedish professional Daniela Holmqvist, two-time world long drive champion Kyle Berkshire, and other young golfers.

Kai’s enthralling words for Trump moved every attendee at the RNC meeting. She also mentioned her reaction to Trump’s assassination attempt. 

"On Saturday, I was shocked when I heard that 'he has been shot,' and I just wanted to know if he was OK. It was heartbreaking that someone would do that to another person," Kai said.

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“He’s very caring and loving. He truly wants the best for this country, and he will fight every single day to make America great again,” she added. 

While some of Trump's politically involved family members, such as Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, have been prominent figures during the campaign, others, including Melania Trump and Jared Kushner, have been notably absent from the convention.

(With inputs from agencies)