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Kai Trump Announces She Underwent Wrist Surgery

Kai Trump had surgery on her left wrist to repair tendon and cartilage damage and will undergo months of rehabilitation to return to pain-free golf.

  • On Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, Kai Trump, a Benjamin School senior and the eldest grandchild of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, announced she underwent surgery on her left wrist.
  • Doctors identified injuries to the ECU tendon and triangular fibrocartilage complex, causing pain that affected her golf swing and prompted medical attention.
  • Her Instagram post said the operation took place in Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, performed by Dr. Thomas Graham, Chief of Jefferson Orthopedics.
  • Trump will be sidelined while she rehabs over the coming months, and she said she aims to play golf `pain free` again after recovery.
  • Recently she made her LPGA debut at The Annika on a sponsor's exemption, missed the cut at 18-over, and was named second team All-County by The Palm Beach Post.
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Kai Trump’s surgery announcement has fans sending prayers: ‘You’ll be back in no time’

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, announced on social media that she recently had a surgical operation.

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Palm Beach Post broke the news in on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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