Donald Trump’s Grandkids: What Most People Get Wrong About the Next Generation

Donald Trump’s Grandkids: What Most People Get Wrong About the Next Generation

It’s kind of wild to think about, but the Trump family is getting massive. Honestly, if you still think of the Trumps as just a bunch of adult kids running around a boardroom, you’re stuck in 2016. There are 11 of them now.

Eleven grandkids.

That’s a lot of names to keep track of, and honestly, the dynamic has changed. It isn't just about business anymore. It’s about golf tournaments, TikTok vlogs, and Ivy League potential. While their parents are busy with the 2026 political landscape and business empires, these kids are carving out their own weirdly public, yet shielded, lives.

The Breakout Star: Kai Trump and the Don Jr. Crew

If you saw the RNC in 2024, you probably remember the teenager who stood up and told everyone that Donald Trump is just a "normal grandpa" who gives her candy when her parents aren't looking. That was Kai Madison Trump.

Kai is 18 now. She’s not just "the eldest granddaughter" anymore; she’s a legitimate athlete and social media force. Most people don’t realize she’s actually committed to playing golf at the University of Miami for the class of 2030. She even made her LPGA debut at The Annika in late 2025. Yeah, she missed the cut, but she’s playing at a level most weekend warriors can’t even fathom.

She’s the oldest of five kids born to Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife, Vanessa Trump. Here’s the rest of that specific branch:

  • Donald John Trump III (Donnie): Born in 2009. He’s the first boy and is basically the mini-me of his dad, often seen on hunting or fishing trips.
  • Tristan Milos Trump: Arrived in 2011.
  • Spencer Frederick Trump: Born in 2012. He and Tristan are often lumped together because they’re so close in age, but they’re starting to find their own lanes in the Florida prep school scene.
  • Chloe Sophia Trump: The youngest of Don Jr.’s bunch, born in 2014. She’s often the star of her dad’s Instagram, showing off her own golf swing or boat-captain skills.

There’s also some juicy gossip here—Vanessa Trump has been linked to Tiger Woods recently, which basically makes the Florida golf circle the most complicated social web in America.

The Florida-Miami Set: Ivanka and Jared’s Trio

While Don Jr.’s kids are very "outdoorsy" and public, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have taken a slightly more curated approach since moving to Surfside, Florida. They’ve mostly stepped back from the political grind to focus on their three children.

Arabella Rose Kushner is the oldest of this group, born in 2011. She’s 14 now and has been a bit of a bridge between the family’s different worlds. Remember when she sang in Mandarin for the Chinese President years ago? She’s grown up since then. She’s followed by Joseph Frederick Kushner (born 2013) and Theodore James Kushner (born 2016).

Honestly, this part of the family feels the most "New York-meets-Miami." They are deeply involved in their Jewish faith and seem to spend most of their time at the beach or at high-end sports clubs. You won't see them vlogging as much as Kai, but they’re always there in the background of those big Mar-a-Lago holiday photos.

The Youngest Batch: Eric, Lara, and Tiffany’s New Arrival

Eric Trump and Lara Trump (the RNC co-chair) have two kids who are still in the "cute toddler/early elementary" phase.

Eric "Luke" Trump was born in 2017, and Carolina Dorothy Trump followed in 2019. Because Lara is so active in the political sphere, these two are frequently seen on the campaign trail or at rallies, often wearing tiny "Make America Great Again" hats. They’re basically the mascots of the movement at this point.

Then there’s the newest addition.

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Tiffany Trump and her husband, Michael Boulos, welcomed their first child in May 2025. This brought the total count of Donald Trump's grandkids to 11. It’s a huge milestone for the family, especially since Tiffany was always seen as the "quiet" one compared to her older siblings.

Why This Matters for 2026 and Beyond

You might wonder why anyone should care about the names of a politician's grandkids.

It’s about the brand.

The Trump name is a dynasty now, for better or worse. When Kai Trump signs a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with TaylorMade or Callaway, it’s not just a golf sponsorship. It’s a signal that the family is diversifying into sports and lifestyle in a way that bypasses traditional media.

What You Should Keep an Eye On:

  1. College Sports: Watch Kai Trump’s freshman year at Miami. If she performs well, she becomes a non-political figure with massive crossover appeal.
  2. Social Media Shifts: The grandkids are the ones building the "human" side of the Trump brand on YouTube and TikTok. This is where the next generation of voters is being reached.
  3. The Next Generation of Politics: While Kai said in early 2026 she’d "never run" for office, things change. Keep an eye on Arabella as she enters her late teens; she’s been trained in diplomacy and languages since she could walk.

Basically, the family isn't getting smaller. As the older grandkids start hitting voting age and college, the line between "private citizen" and "public figure" is going to get even blurrier.

If you want to keep up with them, your best bet isn't the news—it's following their golf tournament scores or their TikTok vlogs. That’s where the real story is happening.