Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of former US President Donald Trump, has given a remarkably candid insight into the surreal realities of her personal life, which is perpetually shadowed by Secret Service agents.
The Unseen Challenge of Constant Protection
In her first-ever podcast appearance on Tuesday 7 January 2026, the teenager spoke to influencer and boxer Logan Paul on his Impaulsive show. She described the significant adjustment required after the protective detail became a permanent fixture in her daily routine. "It's tough. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't tough," Kai admitted, highlighting the strangeness of everyday situations. She illustrated her point by recalling moments with friends, where a tall agent would stand just three feet behind a group of girls, creating an undeniably "weird" atmosphere.
Navigating Romance Under Watchful Eyes
The young golfer was particularly forthright about how the security presence complicates her dating life. "To be honest, it's really awkward when you're... going on a date with a guy and they're two tables behind you. It's a little weird," she told Paul. Despite the inherent discomfort, Kai explained she has developed coping mechanisms over the last year, learning to focus and "pretend like they're not there" as much as possible to avoid letting the situation bother her.
Staying Out of the Political Fray
During the wide-ranging conversation, Kai Trump also addressed political topics, firmly stating her desire to remain detached from the arena. When asked about former Vice President Kamala Harris, whom her grandfather defeated in the 2024 election, she claimed there was no "bad blood" but reiterated her personal stance. "To be honest with you, I stay out of politics completely," she said. "Like, I would never run and I don't want anything to do with politics."
She expressed a belief that politics is a "dangerous thing" and advocated for more moderation, suggesting that "if both sides met in the middle, everyone would be so much more happier." Describing herself as "very much in the middle," she dismissed the frosty relationship between Harris and Donald Trump with a resigned "it is what it is."
Regarding speculation about her grandfather's political future, Kai Trump revealed that Donald Trump currently has no plans to run for president again. However, she did not entirely rule out a potential unprecedented third-term bid, cautiously noting that there were still three years until the next election.
