The president’s eldest grandchild was seen in an arm sling during the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump attended the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, alongside Ivanka Trump, Kai Trump and other members of his family.
During the pregame entertainment, the camera panned to the Trump family as they stood for the national anthem. Kai Trump was seen with an arm sling and a wrapped wrist.
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.”