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The Independent
4 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Kai Trump secures over $1 million in deals before heading to University of Miami
Kai Trump, President Donald Trump 's eldest grandchild, has secured Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals valued at over $1 million. The 18-year-old, who is set to join the University of Miami 's golf team, has signed agreements with Accelerator Active Energy, Leaf Trading Cards, and TaylorMade Golf. Her substantial social media following, exceeding six million across various platforms, has been key to her securing these lucrative endorsements. Kai's NIL valuation of at least $1.2 million positions her among the top-earning female student-athletes. She has stated her intention to pursue a professional golf career following her college education.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
As Trump considers NIL executive order, granddaughter Kai Trump just got another NIL deal
Questions about whether President Donald Trump will issue an executive order to address name, image and likeness standards in college sports after media reports surfaced he was working on one earlier this week. Following a 2021 Supreme Court ruling, student athletes have been allowed to profit from their publicity with sponsorship deals. The change has drastically changed the landscape of collegiate sports, and college sports leaders have repeatedly met with lawmakers to push for federal standards and guidelines. CBS News reported on July 15 that Trump was planning to sign an executive order in the following days to establish those standards. Front Office Sports and Yahoo! Sports also reported the order was in the works. This is not the first time reports have surfaced on Trump's plans to address NIL, and the U.S. House of Representatives is working on legislation known as the SCORE Act. The White House did not comment on the media reports, and USA TODAY Sports reported college leaders did not have knowledge of an imminent order. But whatever new laws or regulations come into fruition on NIL for student athletes, the consequences could hit close to home for the president. Trump's eldest granddaughter, Kai Trump, is a young golf star and future college athlete with her own NIL deals. Here is what to know: More: College sports leaders unaware of Donald Trump's plan for executive order addressing NIL What is NIL? The acronym stands for name, image and likeness. NIL deals protect student athletes' rights to earn money from their publicity and sometimes includes a big-name brand endorsement, like Kai Trump's. Until a historic 2021 Supreme Court decision that led to an NCAA rule change, the NCAA didn't allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. An array of state laws have been passed to regulate it, but college sports leaders have pushed for federal intervention. Who is Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump? Kai Trump, 18, is President Trump's eldest granddaughter, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and ex-wife Vanessa Trump. Kai Trump made her political debut at the Republican National Convention ahead of the 2024 election, talking up the human side to her grandfather, who she said calls her to check in on her golf game. She is a rising senior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She has committed to playing golf at the University of Miami after graduating. Does Kai Trump have a NIL deal? Yes, she has a few brand partnerships. On July 15, Kai announced a new partnership with Accelerator Active Energy. In February, Kai announced her first lucrative endorsement deal with big-name golf equipment company TaylorMade. On3, a website that rates high school and college athletes, valued her name, image and likeness (NIL) at more than $1.2 million. The valuation makes her No. 1 in women's high school golf and No. 98 among high school and college athletes' valuation, according to On3. Her recent announcement with Accelerator energy drinks, where Travis Kelce is also a brand ambassador, was presidential-themed in a nod to her grandfather. She later went on "Fox & Friends" to announce the new deal. "He really just taught me to keep on fighting and keep on practicing and whatnot," Kai said in the interview, according to Golfweek. "I've loved playing golf with him my whole life. It's the reason that we share a special bond together." Contributing: Tom Schad, Matt Hayes, Jennifer Sangalang, Eric J. Wallace, USA TODAY Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai earns five time more than him. How did she become a teen millionaire?
Kai Trump , the eldest grandchildren of US President Donald Trump, is already a teenage millionaire. She is following in her family's business-forward footsteps with multiple name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals amounting to more than $1 million. The 17-year-old has already scored deals with Accelerator Active Energy, Leaf Trading Cards, and TaylorMade Golf before heading to University of Miami to begin playing on the school's golf team. She boasts of more than six million followers on social media. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Design Thinking Digital Marketing Data Science Others others Technology Leadership Cybersecurity Operations Management Healthcare MBA PGDM Public Policy Finance Management Data Science healthcare Degree MCA Artificial Intelligence CXO Product Management Project Management Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Kai Trump's net worth According to On3, Kai Trump has an NIL valuation of at least $1.2 million. That's among the top female student-athlete NIL earners alongside Louisiana State University gymnast Livvy Dunne, who had an NIL valuation of $4.1 million, and basketball player Flau'jae Johnson, who has an NIL valuation of $1.5 million, according to Sports Illustrated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist Reveals: The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo ALSO READ: Stimulus payments worth $300 to $1,700 to hit bank accounts of Americans in days. Check eligibility and key dates Kai has a net worth of $21 million dollars and makes five times more than her grandfather, US President Donald Trump, reports The Irish Star. She brings an estimated $2.5 million dollars annually through through modeling contracts, social media sponsorships, and brand endorsement deals. And this is in addition to her trust fund of $16 million dollars. On the other hand, Donald Trump makes $400,000 a year as president Live Events She attends The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, where she's on the golf team, and has plans to play golf in college. Kai Trump has leveraged her personal brand to secure such deals. She has approximately 1.8 million followers on Instagram, 3.2 million on TikTok, and 1.17 million on YouTube. Her latest NIL deal is with Accelerator Active Energy, a sugar-free energy drink that has also partnered with Dunne. Kai is expected to graduate high school in 2026 and has made a verbal commitment to play collegiate golf at the University of Miami, joining the Hurricanes in the 2026 signing class. ALSO READ: Did CBS cancel Stephen Colbert's show over Trump's $16million win over '60 Minutes' lawsuit? Check details Kai Trump has a head for business Kai utilises her social media in the best way possible- she offers her fans behind-the-scenes glimpse into the political landscape in Washington, D.C., and her experiences with golf. Kai is the daughter of President's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. Her public prominence skyrocketed last year after she delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention. She told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that she 'always wanted' to create content on social media and serve as a role model for younger people. But her true passion lies in golf, like Trump. Kai told Fox News Digital that she intends to pursue a professional golf career after college. ALSO READ: Andy Byron video: 'Embarrassed' woman on Coldplay kiss cam was recently promoted as Astronomer VP by Kristin Cabot 'If I have two hours, I'm not going to hit a few balls, go on my phone, scroll. No, I'm going to take full advantage of the time I have on the course. So, I mean, I think that's going to get me onto the next level for sure,' Kai told Fox News. Kai is a senior in high school, making Barron Trump, who is a freshman in college, 19, her uncle. One of Kai's NIL deals is with TaylorMade Golf, a leading manufacturer of golf equipment and apparel. Kai also has access to some of the best golf teachers in the world, including her mother Vanessa Trump's new boyfriend, Tiger Woods.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kai Trump's endorsements have made her a teenage millionaire
Kai Trump, the eldest of President Donald Trump's grandchildren, is already following in her family's business-forward footsteps with multiple name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals amounting to more than $1 million. Before heading to the University of Miami next fall to begin playing on the school's golf team, Kai, 18, has already scored deals with Accelerator Active Energy, Leaf Trading Cards, and TaylorMade Golf. With more than six million followers on social media, Kai has an NIL valuation of at least $1.2 million, according to On3. That's among the top female student-athlete NIL earners alongside Louisiana State University gymnast Livvy Dunne, who had an NIL valuation of $4.1 million, and basketball player Flau'jae Johnson, who has an NIL valuation of $1.5 million, according to Sports Illustrated. NIL deals enable college athletes to earn money from endorsements, sponsorships, collaborations, and other opportunities based on their personal brand, rather than their athletic performance. Kai Trump has a reported $1.2 million in name, image, and likeness contracts related to her aspiring golf career with several companies (AFP via Getty Images) Trump reportedly intends to sign an executive order establishing national standards for the National Collegiate Athletic Association's NIL program, according to people familiar with the plan, as CBS News reported earlier this week. Kai, who attended The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, has leveraged her personal brand to secure such deals. She has approximately 1.8 million followers on Instagram, 3.2 million on TikTok, and 1.17 million on YouTube. Her latest NIL deal is with Accelerator Active Energy, a sugar-free energy drink that has also partnered with Dunne. The eldest Trump grandchild utilizes her social media following to offer fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the political landscape in Washington, D.C., and her experiences with golf. While Kai is well-known to fans of Trump, as she is the daughter of the president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., her public prominence skyrocketed last year after she delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention. She told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that she 'always wanted' to create content on social media and serve as a role model for younger people. Kai Trump, an aspiring professional golfer, says she spends any free time golfing (Getty Images) However, her true passion lies in golf, a game popular with her grandfather. Kai told Fox News Digital that she intends to pursue a professional golf career after college. 'If I have two hours, I'm not going to hit a few balls, go on my phone, scroll. No, I'm going to take full advantage of the time I have on the course. So, I mean, I think that's going to get me onto the next level for sure,' Kai told Fox News. One of Kai's NIL deals is with TaylorMade Golf, a leading manufacturer of golf equipment and apparel. Kai also has access to some of the best golf teachers in the world, including her mother Vanessa Trump's new boyfriend, Tiger Woods.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Kai Trump's endorsements have made her a teenage millionaire
Kai Trump, the eldest of President Donald Trump 's grandchildren, is already following in her family's business-forward footsteps with multiple name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals amounting to more than $1 million. Before heading to the University of Miami next fall to begin playing on the school's golf team, Kai, 18, has already scored deals with Accelerator Active Energy, Leaf Trading Cards, and TaylorMade Golf. With more than six million followers on social media, Kai has an NIL valuation of at least $1.2 million, according to On3. That's among the top female student-athlete NIL earners alongside Louisiana State University gymnast Livvy Dunne, who had an NIL valuation of $4.1 million, and basketball player Flau'jae Johnson, who has an NIL valuation of $1.5 million, according to Sports Illustrated. NIL deals enable college athletes to earn money from endorsements, sponsorships, collaborations, and other opportunities based on their personal brand, rather than their athletic performance. Trump reportedly intends to sign an executive order establishing national standards for the National Collegiate Athletic Association's NIL program, according to people familiar with the plan, as CBS News reported earlier this week. Kai, who attended The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, has leveraged her personal brand to secure such deals. She has approximately 1.8 million followers on Instagram, 3.2 million on TikTok, and 1.17 million on YouTube. Her latest NIL deal is with Accelerator Active Energy, a sugar-free energy drink that has also partnered with Dunne. The eldest Trump grandchild utilizes her social media following to offer fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the political landscape in Washington, D.C., and her experiences with golf. While Kai is well-known to fans of Trump, as she is the daughter of the president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., her public prominence skyrocketed last year after she delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention. She told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that she 'always wanted' to create content on social media and serve as a role model for younger people. However, her true passion lies in golf, a game popular with her grandfather. Kai told Fox News Digital that she intends to pursue a professional golf career after college. 'If I have two hours, I'm not going to hit a few balls, go on my phone, scroll. No, I'm going to take full advantage of the time I have on the course. So, I mean, I think that's going to get me onto the next level for sure,' Kai told Fox News. One of Kai's NIL deals is with TaylorMade Golf, a leading manufacturer of golf equipment and apparel. Kai also has access to some of the best golf teachers in the world, including her mother Vanessa Trump's new boyfriend, Tiger Woods.
