Donald Trump’s granddaughter recently came under fire for her new orange look. Kai Trump caught attention on the 2026 ESPYs red carpet with her noticeable tan. For the unversed, she is President Donald Trump’s eldest grandchild and the oldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon.
Kai Trump criticized for her orange tan at ESPY red carpet
Glittering in gold. ✨ Kai Trump stunned at the 2026 ESPYs in New York City. pic.twitter.com/P0XbFOlRPg
— New York Post (@nypost) July 15, 2026
Kai Trump made a statement at the 2026 ESPYs, but her bronzed tan immediately drew comparisons to her grandfather, Donald Trump. She arrived at the New York City awards show on Wednesday, July 15, wearing a glamorous gold gown.
As reported by OK! Magazine, the floor-length dress featured a plunging neckline and a bold thigh-high slit. The president’s granddaughter styled her blonde hair in soft waves and finished the look with metallic stilettos. She was all smiles for the cameras, switching between a big toothy grin and closed-lip poses.
Her red carpet moment took over social media in no time, as users couldn’t help but compare her spray tan to Donald Trump’s famous bronzed look. “Following in her grandfather’s footsteps to be orange huh,” wrote an X (formerly Twitter) user. “She’s got grandpa’s tan, that’s for sure!” joked another. “They love that orange tanning lotion. Over there,” read a tweet. “Kai go back to your own hair color- you have plenty of time to become a blonde when you’re old and have to color your hair,” suggested a well-wisher.
Born in New York City and raised mostly in Jupiter, Florida, Kai Trump is the oldest of five siblings. Her parents, Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Haydon, divorced in 2018 but continue to share joint custody. A talented golfer, she has committed to play for the University of Miami’s collegiate team after finishing high school at The Benjamin School in Florida.
The 19-year-old first stepped into the political spotlight in July 2024 with a well-received speech at the Republican National Convention. Since then, she has built a notable presence on social media. While she’s publicly backed her grandfather, Kai Trump isn’t chasing a political spotlight. Her priority, she says, is her golf career.
