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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Nica Marie Virtudazo

Kai Trump Mocked for Looking 'Just as Orange' as Her Grandfather Donald on ESPYs Red Carpet

Kai Trump faced intense online mockery at the 2026 ESPYs after debuting a heavy fake tan that drew immediate comparisons to her grandfather's signature look. (Credit: Screenshot from kaitrump/Instagram)

President Donald Trump's 19-year-old granddaughter, Kai Trump, faced a wave of online mockery after stepping onto the 2026 ESPYs red carpet looking 'just as orange' as her grandfather. The University of Miami student arrived at the sports award ceremony sporting a heavily bronzed makeup look and a deep tan that quickly drew unforgiving comparisons to the POTUS's signature complexion.

For context, the teenage golf athlete has increasingly stepped into the public eye to champion her family. Her appearance featured newly dyed honey-blonde hair styled in soft curls and a gold sequin dress with a modest thigh slit.

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