Donald Trump Jr. recently showcased his heartfelt pride in his daughter Kai Trump during a behind-the-scenes moment from the inauguration of President Trump. The 17-year-old created a vlog that offered fans a personal look at Inauguration Day festivities held at the U.S. Capitol. In the video posted on Tuesday, Kai was seen preparing for the swearing-in ceremony when she engaged her dad, asking if he wanted to share a message for the camera.
With a beaming smile, Donald Trump Jr., at 47, affirmed his pride, introducing his daughter affectionately as “little Smurf.” He recounted a last-minute decision to have Kai speak at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally leading up to the inauguration, where she “absolutely crushed it.” He added, “I love her so much, and even if dads are not cool at her age, I don’t care. I love her.” A sweet moment followed as he gently kissed her on the head.
In a playful exchange, Kai reminded her dad that they would share a dance at the Liberty Ball that night. He acknowledged that they had never slow danced together, making the evening even more special and humorous. “We are going to have two people with two left feet,” he joked about their dancing skills, as Kai shot back about showcasing her breakdancing talents. The father-daughter duo’s dynamic was evident, filled with laughter and good-natured teasing.
Later in the vlog, one of Kai’s friends lauded Donald as a “chiller,” a label Kai readily embraced. The video included a segment where the pair prepared to perform at the Liberty Ball, with Donald joking about performing “the worm.” As the celebration unfolded, viewers were treated to glimpses of the two dancing at various balls, with Kai humorously rating her dad’s dance skills as “a two out of ten.” She bluntly shared, “Don was a horrible dancer, by the way. Donny, take some dancing lessons. Like, it was bad.”
For the inauguration festivities, Kai dazzled in a stunning Sherri Hill silver gown coupled with silver strappy heels. She has amassed a significant social media following, with nearly 800,000 subscribers on YouTube, where she continues to share her experiences and connect with fans. Her rise to prominence began last July when she delivered a speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Donald Jr. shares Kai with his ex-wife Vanessa Trump. In addition to Kai, they have four other children: Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe. The special father-daughter moments captured at the inauguration reveal not just a familial bond but also Kai’s blossoming public persona as she steps further into the spotlight.