Kai Trump Captures Attention with Hospital Bed Photo Post-Surgery

Kai Trump shared an “unexpected” update after injuring her wrist during the first golf tournament of her collegiate career.  “While I had hoped to avoid surgery, after talks with my family, coaches, and athletic training staff I know I made the best decision for my long-term health and my future in the game I love,” Trump, 19, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, October 14. “It’s certainly not how I envisioned the next few months, but sometimes the journey takes an unexpected turn, and I’m choosing to embrace this one with patience, and a whole lot of determination.” Kai, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, shared a photo of herself post-surgery in her hospital bed along with her message.  “Recovery will take time, but I’m incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by amazing people who continue to lift me up, encourage me, and remind me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow,” she continued. “Having the right people by your side makes all the difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Kai underwent the procedure at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. “A special thank you to Dr. Carlson and the incredible team at HSS in New York for taking such great care of me, and to my teammates, coaches, family, and everyone who has supported me along the way,” she said. “For now, it’s all about healing, and trusting the process. I can’t wait to be back with my team, doing what I love. I’ll be back before you know it, stronger and more grateful than ever!” Kai, a freshman student-athlete at the University of Miami, revealed the injury setback happened when she “hit the ground next to the first cart path” while playing in the Golfweek Fall Challenge in early September.

“Let’s just say there must have been some cart path underneath that ground because it was very hard. Hit it, it felt like a shock on my arm,” Kai explained in a vlog. “Then on the 10th hole, I hit my driver, and I felt like I tore it again.” Kai ultimately finished the tournament, finishing in a tie for 102nd place in a 120-player field. At the time, Kai said he was hoping to avoid surgery with “stem cell” injections administered by pain specialist Dr. Jeffrey Wiegers. It is not clear how long Kai will be out of action. University of Miami’s golf schedule extends until the middle of May.