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Kai Trump, granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, is currently facing criticism following a recent vlog where she documented her shopping excursion at Erewhon, a high-end supermarket. The video, which many have deemed “tone deaf,” captures Kai lamenting over the high prices of items while shopping.
In the vlog, aptly named “I Brought My Secret Service to Erewhon,” the 18-year-old takes viewers along as she navigates the store’s aisles. She describes Erewhon as “the most expensive grocery store pretty much out there,” and repeatedly expresses shock at the cost of various items. Despite her complaints, Kai fills her basket with a selection of health supplements, sushi, and other goods, tallying up to approximately $233.
At one humorous point, she quips to the person filming, “I’m gonna go bankrupt with this stuff.” This remark has been interpreted by some as an ironic nod to her family’s well-documented financial controversies.
Her astonishment continues when she discovers a store-branded sweatshirt priced at $165, prompting her to quip about staying calm. Afterward, she is seen returning to her hotel room in a chauffeured vehicle to sample her purchases, which include the much-talked-about $21 Hailey Bieber smoothie, a $14 bottle of water, and a $13 jar of dates.
The video, which was shared to her 1.45 million YouTube subscribers on March 8, has garnered over 3,000 comments from critics calling her out for boasting about her shopping spree.
“Nice, I passed on ground beef at the store yesterday because it was $7.80 a pound. I didn’t bring my security detail either,” one commenter wrote.
Others called for Kai to enlist in the army, pointing to the rising tensions in the Middle East after her grandfather ordered a strike on Iran just last week.
“When are you going to enlist in Grandpa’s war of distraction?” one commenter wrote, while another also commented, “Join the draft. Send Barron,” referring to her cousin, the president’s 19-year-old son.
“Please join the draft for grandpa!” someone else wrote.
The controversial video comes just as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump is keeping “his options on the table” when asked if a military draft could be possible in light of what’s going on in the Middle East, per People.
“Dude, we need to eat the rich fr,” another viewer commented.
The Erewhon vlog is just one of many luxe day-in-the-life-style vlogs the teenaged influencer has shared. Other previous installments include her first-class trip to the NBA All-Star game, spending Christmas the White House, and attending the Ryder Cup with the president.
Several commenters complained about the tone-deaf video, pointing out several Americans are currently “struggling” under her grandfather’s second term.
“Could you be more tone deaf? Making a video about going to the most expensive grocery store while everyday goods and gas are increasing in price? Read the damn room, assuming you know how to read. You deserve all the horrible comments you get!” one commenter wrote.