Kai Trump says mother Vanessa recovering at ESPYs

Kai Trump, the 19-year-old daughter of Vanessa Trump and Donald Trump Jr., provided a positive update on her mother's health while attending the ESPY Awards in New York City on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Speaking on the red carpet at Lincoln Center, Kai said her mother is recovering well as she continues treatment for breast cancer.

"My mom's doing good," Kai told reporters. "She's doing better." The University of Miami golf commit appeared upbeat during the star-studded event, expressing optimism about her mother's condition. She later reiterated that sentiment in a television appearance on Thursday, July 16, describing Vanessa as a fighter who is feeling better despite the toll of radiation treatment.

Vanessa Trump, 48, publicly announced her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2026 via a lengthy Instagram post. "While this isn't the news anyone expects, I'm working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan," she wrote at the time. "I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me." Weeks after the announcement, she was photographed smiling while shopping with her daughter in West Palm Beach, Florida.