Kai Trump, a New Star Journalist

And she isn’t trying to be a journalist at all.

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Kai Trump speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 2024.

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The best coverage of SpaceX’s sixth flight test of Starship came from an unlikely source. It wasn’t a reputable reporter at a prestigious publication. It wasn’t an expert with a long list of impressive degrees who could explain the advanced technology. It was a young girl still in high school: Kai Trump, the 17-year-old granddaughter of our president-elect.

While plenty of Trump family members have become celebrities, Kai has flown under the radar. She appeared briefly at the 2024 Republican National Convention and delivered a nice speech about her grandfather, whom she clearly loves and admires. Now, just as Donald has grown a devoted fan base, Kai is slowly growing a following on her YouTube channel. Like plenty of other teenage girls, she posts videos about her daily activities and hobbies — but in her content, some of the most powerful people in the world can be detected in the background.

Abigail Anthony

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Abigail Anthony

Abigail Anthony is a staff writer at National Review.

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