Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai Trump faces criticism over content in her new vacation vlog. The video shared on her socials this week showed clips from her trip and casual moments with friends. The 19-year-old has built a following of her own in recent years, posting about golf, college life, and family moments.
Kai Trump under fire after posting Costa Rica vacation vlog
Kai Trump recently posted a new vlog documenting a tropical getaway with friends to her YouTube channel, which has over 1.5 million subscribers.
The U.S. President’s eldest grandchild traveled to Costa Rica as a final trip before starting at the University of Miami this fall. She explored the Central American nation alongside a group of friends who also featured in her posts. The avid golfer promoted the vlog on TikTok as well, lip-syncing to Eddie Money’s “Take Me Home.”
She captioned the clip, “I’m so grateful to spend this time together before we all head off to college.” The travel-focused vlog was shot ahead of her appearance at the 2026 ESPY Awards in New York City.
However, Donald Trump’s granddaughter’s high-profile vacation comes at a time when a recent poll found that 95% of Americans think the U.S. is in the middle of an affordability crisis.
Fan reactions were mixed, with one writing, “Costa Rica looks fun.” Meanwhile, a comment read, “straight up playing in our face.” “Stay safe Kai and Trump family! President Trump is having a lot of haters. So don’t travel too much out of state, to stay safe and let this time pass,” noted a follower.
As the $20 million heiress daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump vacationed, many Americans at home continued to struggle financially. The president’s ongoing conflict with Iran has pushed oil prices higher, which in turn has driven up everyday costs. Per the Irish Star, as of July 26, the national average for a gallon of gas is about $4.11, almost $1 higher than a year ago. Meanwhile, inflation continues to rise as wages decline.
