Father-Daughter Moment at RNC Preparation
Donald Trump Jr., while preparing for the Republican National Convention (RNC) with his teenage daughter, Kai, 17, stirred controversy by calling her “sexy” in a video that quickly went viral.
The video, originally posted on TikTok, shows Trump Jr. and Kai in a makeup chair, with Trump Jr. asking, “Kai, what do you think? Getting makeup makes me look sexy like you?” Kai responds with a smile, “I think you look very beautiful.” Trump Jr. thanks her and expresses excitement for her first speech at the RNC, adding, “She’s going to crush it – I love you Kai.”
Social media backlash
The video, viewed over 7.8 million times, received significant backlash on social media. Comments ranged from, “Why would you say that?” to “So actually we don’t wanna be calling our daughter sexy, hope this helps.” Many viewers found the comment inappropriate, with some drawing parallels to previous controversial remarks made by Donald Trump about his daughter Ivanka. During a 2006 interview on The View, Trump remarked that if they weren’t related, he would be dating Ivanka, calling her “voluptuous.”
Kai’s powerful debut at the RNC
Despite the controversy, Kai delivered an emotional and powerful speech at the RNC in Milwaukee, addressing the recent assassination attempt on her grandfather, former President Donald Trump. She stated, “Grandpa, you are such an inspiration and I love you,” highlighting the resilience and inspiration she draws from her family.