Donald Trump Jr. is under heavy scrutiny after a controversial comment about his 17-year-old daughter, Kai Madison Trump, in a TikTok video. The comment, made just before Kai's speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC), has been widely criticized as inappropriate and has sparked a heated backlash.
In the video, Trump Jr., 46, can be heard saying, "What do you think? Make me as sexy like you? Thank you, Kai. I am glad you think I look very beautiful. I don't [put on makeup] often, but in HD, you better do it. I am just excited for Kai's first speech. She chose a very large venue to get out there and crush it. Love you, Kai." The choice of words has drawn strong reactions online, with many expressing their disapproval.
"Who says these things to their daughters?" commented one user. Another added, "Booger Sugar Jr sexualizing his daughter." A third person described Trump Jr. as a "vile, repulsive weirdo."
The controversy overshadowed Kai's speech at the RNC, where she spoke warmly about her grandfather, former President Donald Trump. "To me, he's just a normal grandpa. He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren't looking, he always wants to know how we're doing in school," the teenager began. "When I made the high honor roll, he printed it out to show his friends how proud he was of me."
As a father, I could not be more proud of my daughter Kai and the amazing job she did last night. She reached out to me on Monday morning and simply said she feels very strongly that she wants to talk about her grandfather at the RNC and she nailed it! pic.twitter.com/8QXiPO4jlu — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 18, 2024
Kai continued to describe her relationship with her grandfather, sharing anecdotes about their conversations and golfing experiences. "When we play golf together, if I'm not on his team, he'll try to get inside of my head and he's always surprised I don't let him get to me. But I have to remind him, I'm a Trump, too," she said, eliciting cheers from the crowd.
Reflecting on a recent incident where her grandfather was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, Kai expressed her concern and admiration. "On Saturday, I was shocked when I heard that he had been shot, and I just wanted to know if he was OK. It was heartbreaking that someone could do that to another person," she said. "A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell, and he's still standing. Grandpa, you are such an inspiration, and I love you."
Kai's heartfelt speech aimed to humanize the often polarizing figure of Donald Trump, portraying him as a loving and supportive family member. "The media makes my grandpa seem like a different person, but I know him for who he is. 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 concluded.
Kai, the oldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump, is no stranger to the public eye. She has been involved in various public events during her grandfather's presidency, including his inauguration and the White House Easter Egg Roll. An avid golfer, Kai frequently shares her achievements in the sport on social media, including winning the ladies club championship at Trump's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida.
Despite the controversy surrounding her father's comments, Kai's speech was well-received by the RNC audience. She posted on social media earlier that day expressing her excitement about speaking at the convention, sharing a photo of her grandfather with his vice-presidential pick, Senator J.D. Vance.
