Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai Trump draws backlash for ‘tone-deaf’ move

2026-03-11 - 19:54

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has drawn significant criticism for her recent online activity. The 18-year-old—the president’s eldest grandchild and daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Vanessa—has come under fire after sharing a video of herself grocery shopping at Erewhon with Secret Service agents in tow. She posted the vlog on March 8 in honor of International Women’s Day, with the caption: “I Brought My Secret Service to Erewhon.” The video quickly sparked controversy on social media, with critics questioning the display of high-level security for a casual outing at the upscale Los Angeles supermarket chain. In the clip, Kai is seen loading her basket with sushi, a $14 bottle of water, and a $16 jar of dates while simultaneously complaining about the store’s high prices. Public reaction was swift. One user commented, “The title might be the most tone-deaf thing I’ve ever read. Like legit lmao.” Others described