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Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, is facing criticism in the United States after releasing a YouTube video of herself shopping at an ultra-luxury supermarket.

On March 9 (local time), the New York Post and other foreign media reported that Kai Trump sparked controversy by posting a vlog, approximately 19 minutes long, on her YouTube channel.

Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump (18), was spotted enjoying shopping for high-priced products at a luxury supermarket in Los Angeles (LA). Screenshot from social media

The video shows her shopping at 'Erewhon,' a high-end organic market in Los Angeles renowned for its luxury offerings. The video is titled "I Brought My Secret Service to Erewhon," and indeed features scenes where U.S. Secret Service agents accompany her and assist in filming. Kai is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former President Trump. She is active as a golfer and influencer, with around 1.45 million YouTube subscribers. She previously drew attention for delivering a supporting speech at the Republican National Convention during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

In the video, Kai is seen looking at the prices of products displayed in the store, joking, "I feel like I'm about to go bankrupt." She especially drew laughter with an exaggerated reaction to a $165 (about 240,000 won) sweatshirt. After purchasing various groceries, Kai introduced her purchases while drinking a smoothie in a security vehicle. The total cost of shopping that day was $223 (about 330,000 won).

In the video, Kai jokingly said, "I feel like I'm about to go bankrupt," while looking at the prices of the products displayed in the store. SNS

The video garnered over 170,000 views within about a day of its release, drawing significant attention, but the comments section quickly filled with negative reactions. Some viewers criticized her, saying, "Many people are struggling with living expenses," and, "The title is completely out of touch with reality." Others commented, "It's disheartening to feel like my taxes are being spent on things like this." Some netizens pointed out that, like Barron, Kai is 18 years old and eligible for military service, highlighting the disconnect between the lifestyle of the president's family and that of ordinary citizens during a time of war.

This controversy has also brought renewed scrutiny to Kai's previous videos. She had earlier sparked debate by posting a vlog about attending the NBA All-Star game in person, as well as a selfie video filmed on an airport runway with a military helicopter in the background.

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