Kai Trump recalls ‘a lot of crying’ with mom Vanessa before college amid breast cancer battle
Kai Trump, the 19-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump, has spoken about the emotional final days spent with her mother, Vanessa Trump, before leaving home to begin her freshman year at the University of Miami. The disclosure comes as Vanessa continues to battle breast cancer, a diagnosis she revealed publicly in May, adding an extra layer of poignancy to the usual upheaval of a child leaving for university.
Kai told Fox News Digital that she and her mother grew particularly tearful in the week leading up to her departure, recalling moments such as crying together while simply driving in the car. The interview offers a personal glimpse into how the family is navigating a major life transition alongside Vanessa's ongoing health battle, though further details of her treatment or prognosis were not disclosed in the piece.
- Kai Trump describes tearful week with mum Vanessa before starting college
- Vanessa Trump revealed breast cancer diagnosis in May 2026
- Kai began her freshman year at the University of Miami