Trump gave a speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, focusing on her relationship with her grandfather. In the speech, she characterized him as "just a normal grandpa" and called him an inspiration.[13][14] John Mulholland, the former Guardian US editor, called the speech "part of a politically calculated makeover" while political commentator and regular CNN contributor Van Jones said that "The granddaughter came out and opened up our hearts" and said that she did a good job of humanizing Donald Trump and making him appear "likeable".[15][16][17] Trump herself has said that she was not interested in running for public office, saying, "I just stay out of that and focus on golf".[15][1
As of July 19, 2025, her YouTube channel has 1.18 million subscribers, her account on TikTok has 3.2 million followers, her account on Instagram has 1.8 million followers and her account on X has 898.9K followers.[23][24][25] Following the election, she was highlighted as a potentially important influencer in improving Donald Trump's popularity among the young, and a powerful ally on social media.[26][27]
Just turned 18 and she helped Trump win.
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And McConnell? He's got about as much charm as a bruised, falling turtle! Elected officials have jobs to do also. It's the surrogates who do alot of the rabble rousing work.