Does Kai Trump make his grandfather human - Melania keeping quiet?
Donald Trump's first major appearance after the attack on him is imminent - in a few hours, he will speak at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. His granddaughter draws him as a loving grandfather beforehand. Melania seems to be missing.
The big night is here. And Melania Trump is not on the speaker list. According to people familiar with the program, there were many speculations about the question of whether the wife of the now officially nominated Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, would appear at the Republican Party gathering in Milwaukee. The absence of the former First Lady on the speaker list does not necessarily mean that she will not appear on stage with Trump.
After all, a long-awaited speech from Donald Trump is scheduled for the final evening (against 4 PM CET early on Friday morning). Many are eager to see how Trump will perform. After the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, Trump had announced that he would replace the originally prepared speech script, which he had said was "brutal," with a more measured speech that would console the nation. A statesmanlike performance could win him support from swing voters in the US, who are always somewhat skeptical.
Maintaining the Image of the Intact Family
To maintain the image of an intact family, Melania Trump's presence would be beneficial. Trump had sat alone on the dais in the hall in the evenings without his partner and had followed the speech of Usha Vance, the wife of his running mate, J.D. Vance, instead. Melania Trump's absence, while Usha Vance supported her husband on stage, has fueled rumors about the state of the Trump marriage once again. However, the speaker list could still change - that has happened in the past.
Trump managed to pull off a small family coup with the appearance of his granddaughter. Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of the former President, gave a speech on stage, in which she painted a picture of her supposedly loving grandfather.
"Hello everyone, my name is Kai Madison Trump. I am Donald Trump's granddaughter," the 17-year-old began her short speech, which was also broadcast on US television. Kai was born in May 2007 and is the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his former wife Vanessa Trump, who have been divorced since 2018.
Golf Course Anecdotes with Grandpa
Approximately nine months ago, the today 17-year-old announced that she was considering becoming a professional golfer. She reportedly showed an interest in golf as early as the age of two. On Instagram, where she mainly shares golf content, Kai Trump already has over 165,000 followers. In March, she also published a picture on Instagram showing her with her grandfather Donald, allegedly after she had won a golf tournament.
In his first public speech on a stage, Kai declared that she was speaking "to share the side of my grandfather that people don't often see. For me, he's just a normal grandfather." Donald Trump gives her and the other grandchildren candies when their parents aren't looking - and he always wants to know how things are going at school.
In a white evening dress, the young Trump granddaughter made it unmistakably clear at the golf course that she would not get carried away by her grandfather, something he was always surprised by: "But I have to remind him that I am also a Trump." Her grandfather was "a great inspiration" and she loved him. The media allegedly portrayed the former President in a false light, but she knew the real Trump: "He is very thoughtful and loving." And of course, the controversial politician wanted only the best for the USA.
The reactions to the appearance were, as expected, very mixed. While some saw the performance on social media platform X as a highlight of the US Republican Party conference and wrote about a touching speech, others mocked. Some even bet that Trump didn't even know the name or birthday of his granddaughter.
Despite the speculations about Melania Trump's absence from the speaker list, her presence on stage with Donald Trump at the Republican Party gathering in Milwaukee could still be possible. The absence of Melania, while her husband's running mate's wife Usha Vance supported him, has fueled rumors about the Trump marriage.
During the event, Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, gave a heartfelt speech about her loving grandfather, painting a different image of him from what is often portrayed in the media. She shared stories of her grandfather giving them candies when their parents weren't looking and his loving support towards them, emphasizing that he is thoughtful and loves the United States.
