Kai Trump, the 17-year-old granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, made history at a raucous and packed Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee. Kai Uchman speaks to the political stage for her first time in a speech blending personal tidbits, raw feelings and an appeal to humanize her iconic grandparent.
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“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 are doing in school. When I made the honor roll, he… PIC.TWITTER.COM/ZA6ULRIQAA
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At the time, Kai started her speech with personal anecdotes about her life as Donald Trump’s girlfriend; she depicted a partner that was in stark contrast to his public persona. “Immediately, I think…to me he’s just a regular grandpa that loves candy and sodas,” she said with an embarrassed smile as the crowd laughed warmly. Kai spoke about how proud he is of her for getting into a new college and told the story to demonstrate that she was all involved in his life, could see him as someone who cares.
Trump’s young speech then became very austere after she spoke about the recent news they had received that her grandfather was targeted in an assassination attempt. Our family, it has been the most frightening time of our lives,” she said trembling slightly. But grandpa’s muscle is unswerving and to be respected. And he remains a universal inspiration. Her speech infused an emotional, hushed atmosphere throughout the convention hall as attendees visibly choked up moment-to-moment.
But Kai also took the time to address how she deals with her grandfather’s image in the media, hoping for a warmer and less scandalous portrayal. That’s all you see in the media, but I want you to know this other side that many people tell me is real they say he loves America and wants to make it great again behind closed doors. Kai worked to explain that nothing everyone throws at him would change how committed Donald Trump is to his legacy.
Many participants in the crowd rose and gave Kai standing ovations at various points during her talk. One attendee said, ‘She really put a human face on President Trump that we don’t always see. Additionallly: “The Trump legacy is clearly good hands with the next generation showing up.
