President Donald Trump made an appearance at the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, joined by family members including Ivanka Trump and his eldest grandchild, Kai Trump. The family was captured on camera during the pregame ceremonies as they stood in honor of the national anthem. Notably, Kai Trump was seen with her arm in a sling and her wrist wrapped, drawing attention to her recent injury.
The championship game, a much-anticipated event, featured a face-off between Indiana and Miami, stirring excitement among fans nationwide. However, Kai Trump’s presence at the game also highlighted a personal journey of recovery. Earlier this month, she had shared news about her wrist surgery, which was necessitated by a golf-related injury.
On January 7, Kai provided details about her medical procedure, stating, “Today, I underwent left wrist surgery to address injuries to the stabilizing tissues of my ECU tendon and damage to my triangular fibrocartilage complex.” The surgery was performed by Dr. Thomas Graham, the Chief of Jefferson Orthopedics, at the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. Kai expressed optimism about her recovery, saying, “I look forward to my rehab ahead in the coming months. I am excited for the ability to play golf pain free!”
The national championship game kicked off Monday night as Indiana and Miami face off for the title.
What happened to Kai Trump?
Earlier this month, Kai Trump revealed she underwent surgery on her left wrist due to a golf injury.
“Today, I underwent left wrist surgery to address injuries to the stabilizing tissues of my ECU tendon and damage to my triangular fibrocartilage complex,” she said on Jan. 7. “The surgery was successfully performed at the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute by Dr. Thomas Graham, Chief of Jefferson Orthopedics. I look forward to my rehab ahead in the coming months. I am excited for the ability to play golf pain free!”
Kai Trump is playing golf at the collegiate level at the University of Miami. She’s the daughter of Donald Trump Jr.
Kai Trump made her LPGA debut in November 2025 in The Annika at Pelican Golf Club
The eldest granddaughter of the president is alo an influencer on social media; her behind-the-scenes video from election night has more than 5.1 million views on YouTube, and her video from going to the Ryder Cup with her grandfather has been viewed about 2 million times on YouTube alone. And yes, she plays golf with her grandfather, whose affinity for the game is no secret.
“We play a lot,” Kai Trump said. “We have a great time out there.”
