Kai Trump Roasted for Bad 'Orange' Tan at 2026 ESPYs as Fans Joke She's Using Grandpa Donald Trump's Bronzer: Photos

Kai Trump turned heads on the red carpet at the 2026 ESPYs, though she immediately drew comparisons to her grandfather Donald Trump due to her bronzed look.

The 19-year-old attended the New York City award show on Wednesday, July 15, wearing a plunging, floor-length gold gown featuring a dramatic thigh-high slit.

Kai wore her blonde hair in loose waves, finishing the look with metallic stilettos.

The future University of Miami student, who will be playing golf at the school, was all smiles for the media appearance, alternating between flashing her teeth and posing with her lips closed.

Her appearance went viral on social media, with many comparing her spray tan to the president's complexion, as he's often teased for his signature spray-tanned look.

"Playing in her grandpa's makeup and went crazy with the apricot bronzer," one user joked, while another said, "She has her grandpa's tan."

"She looks 40. Did grandpa help her with her bronzer?" a third added. "Following in her grandfather's footsteps to be orange huh."

A body language expert exclusively told OK! that Kai's pose suggested she was "preparing herself for the pressures that come with life in the spotlight."

"She projects confidence by standing with her arms relaxed at her sides rather than using them as a barrier or to cover herself," Inbaal Honigman said in collaboration with casino.org/us. "But the subtle angle of her head tells a different story. The slight head tilt is an empathetic, approachable gesture that can also indicate she's still finding her confidence and isn't feeling completely self-assured just yet."

During a red carpet interview, Kai made a rare remark about politics while discussing sharing her life on social media.

"Honestly, I kind of stay out of politics completely. It’s just not my thing," the influencer told Sportico. "I just like showing my life and showing how you can still be an athlete and you can still do a ton of other things and enjoy a ton of other things."

She continued, "So, I just kind of like showing people that everything’s possible and I love just showing the new generation my progress through college, eventually, but obviously how I got to where I am today."