Former President Donald Trump’s 17-year-old granddaughter, Kai Trump, delivered a moving speech on the third day of the Republican National Convention. It was short and sweet, but it revealed a side of Trump that is often hidden from Americans.
“To me, he’s just a normal grandpa.” Said She met former President Trump’s son at the Republican National Convention. “He would give us candy and soda when our parents weren’t looking. He always wanted to know how we were doing at school. When I got good grades, he would print them out and proudly show them to his friends.”
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 17: Kai Trump, daughter of Donald Trump Jr., speaks onstage during day three of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians and Republican enthusiasts gather in Milwaukee for the annual convention that will culminate with former President Donald Trump accepting the party’s presidential nomination. The Republican National Convention runs from July 15-18. (Photo by Andrew Harnick/Getty Images)
Kai joked that Trump often calls her while she’s at school to talk about their golf games, and that she has to tell him she’ll call him back. She also revealed that he urges her to be mentally strong during games and tries to be considerate of her feelings when they’re not on the same golf team. “He’s always amazed that I’m not swayed by Trump, but I have to remind him that I’m Trump, too,” Kai told the crowd, drawing laughter and applause.
As the camera panned to Trump, it was clear how much he loved and respected her, as he sat forward with a smile on his face, making his normally bombastic self seem like a kindhearted man.
Former US President and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump embraces his grandchildren at the end of the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 17, 2024. Days after the assassination attempt, Donald Trump was officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate and chose Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate. (Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP) (Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
“I was shocked to hear Saturday that my grandfather had been shot and I just wanted to know if he was OK. It’s heartbreaking that someone could do this to someone else. So many people put him through hell and yet he continues to stand,” Kai said. “Grandpa, you are truly an inspiration and I love you.” Luke: The Biden team thinks they know Vance’s biggest weaknesses, but Trump is one step ahead.
With his ear bandaged from injuries sustained during an assassination attempt, 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump applauds during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 15, 2024. Donald Trump was officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate, picked a right-wing supporter as his running mate and kicked off the party’s convention with a triumphant return following last weekend’s assassination attempt. (Photo: Brendan Smiarowski/AFP) (Photo: Brendan Smiarowski/AFP via Getty Images)
“The media has portrayed my grandfather as someone he was not, but I know the real him – a very caring and loving man who truly wanted the best for this country and fought every day to Make America Great Again,” she added.
Kai Trump gives heartwarming speech about his grandfather, President Donald Trump, at the Republican National Convention ❤️🇺🇸
“To me, he’s just a regular grandpa. He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking. He always wants to know how we are doing at school. When I became an honor student, he… pic.twitter.com/zA6UlriqaA
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The ruling media has demonized Trump as a hateful bigot, likening him to Hitler. Kaye’s speech may have been the first time some new Republicans understood that Trump is a kind and gentle man, not the evil one they’ve been lied about for years. Trump is a man who loves his family, and his family loves him.
