Kai Trump gives an inside look at Grandfather’s inauguration ceremony: “Cool Day”

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump’s 17-year-old granddaughter, Kai Madison Trump, shared an intimate glimpse of her family’s historic day via a YouTube vlog titled “My grandfather became president again.” The 14-minute long video was also shared on TikTok and garnered over 27 million views within 24 hours. according to Nielsen15 US networks broadcast the 60th inauguration ceremony from 10.30am to 7pm (local time), which was attended by Mr Trump’s five children and grandchildren, as well as tech giants and other celebrities.

The day started early for Kai, who documented her preparations with the hair and makeup team. Dressed in glittering attire, she joined her family for a prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, a tradition for incoming presidents, before heading to the U.S. Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.

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Inside the Capitol, Kai captured candid moments with his father, Donald Trump Jr., chatting lightly and expressing his excitement. Although filming of the official swearing-in was prohibited, Kai included clips demonstrating the solemnity and importance of the event. Sitting just a few rows behind former President Joe Biden, she had a clear view of her grandfather taking the oath of office for the second time.

After the ceremony, the family headed to the inaugural parade held inside Capital One Arena. During the event, President Trump acknowledged Kay, prompting her to stand and wave to the cheering crowd, a moment that highlighted her growing prominence within the first family.

As the evening approached, Kai prepared for the inaugural balls, choosing a stunning silver beaded gown by designer Sherry Hill. She shared her excitement and nervousness about dancing with her father at the Liberty and Starlight Balls. The two practiced their dance in the Red Room of the White House, reminiscing about past visits and family games of hide-and-seek.

“On the front lawn, me, Baron and Donnie used to play football and everybody watched and it was really fun,” he said in the video.

Concluding her vlog, an exhausted Kai said she returned to the hotel around 1 a.m. and described the inauguration as “the experience of a lifetime.” “Today was really good and honestly, it was the experience of a lifetime. I’m excited for the future, so let’s keep this thing going,” he said.