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Kai Trump's Vlog Sparks Backlash Over Luxury Shopping Jokes

3/9/2026

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Kai Trump, granddaughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, faced backlash for a vlog showing a shopping trip at Erewhon in California.
She joked about 'going bankrupt' while sampling high-priced items, including a $22 smoothie and a $128 sweatshirt, prompting accusations of insensitivity.
The incident follows her earlier controversial TikTok video filmed near military helicopters amid rising tensions with Iran after U.S. military operations were announced.

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Kai Trump, granddaughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, faced backlash for a vlog showing a shopping trip at Erewhon in California.
She joked about 'going bankrupt' while sampling high-priced items, including a $22 smoothie and a $128 sweatshirt, prompting accusations of insensitivity.
The incident follows her earlier controversial TikTok video filmed near military helicopters amid rising tensions with Iran after U.S. military operations were announced.