Trump, in a jovial video, expresses regret as 'Grandpa' while endorsing Accelerator NIL partnership
Kai Trump Partners with Accelerator Active Energy
Kai Trump, the granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, has signed a major Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with Accelerator Active Energy, an NSF Certified and clinically proven energy drink company. The partnership, announced on July 15, makes Kai Trump both a brand ambassador and an equity partner for the company.
In a speech at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, Kai Trump expressed her excitement about being surrounded by great athletes in her first NIL deal. She joins a star-studded group of athletes like LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, MLB World Series champion Evan Carter, and U.S. Women's National Soccer Team captain Lindsey Horan, who are also equity partners with Accelerator.
As part of the partnership, Kai Trump will feature Accelerator in social media campaigns and integrate the product into her daily routine. She believes that Accelerator's natural caffeine helps her stay focused and energized without sugar or a crash. In a playful nod to her grandfather's favorite drink, Diet Coke, Kai Trump was seen in a promotional video with an Accelerator next to a Diet Coke.
Kai Trump's connection to President Donald Trump is integral to her public persona and promotional style. She is currently a high school athlete committed to playing Division I golf at the University of Miami starting in 2026 and has a large social media following (over 5 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and X; 1.1 million YouTube subscribers), contributing to her NIL valuation of $1.48 million—one of the highest in women’s amateur golf. Her endorsement announcements and promotional videos frequently reference her grandfather and his presidential legacy in a playful and thematic manner.
In addition to her partnership with Accelerator, Kai Trump has made multiple references to her grandfather in her public appearances related to the energy drink. In her latest video, she paid a tribute to him by saying "Sorry, Grandpa" before taking a sip of her "Rocket Pop" Accelerator.
Accelerator's athlete roster includes World Series-champion Evan Carter of the Texas Rangers, soccer star and world champion Lindsey Heaps, top-10-ranked tennis star Paula Badosa, and Kai Trump. The company also includes Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce and former college gymnast and social influencer Livvy Dune as equity partners.
With this partnership, Kai Trump marks a significant entry into collegiate sports endorsements, combining her elite golf talent, massive social media influence, and family prominence, alongside other high-profile athletes being part of the Accelerator brand. Kai Trump's desire to become a professional golfer and her continued references to her grandfather in her public appearances are expected to further boost her career and the brand's popularity.
Kai Trump, who has committed to playing Division I golf at the University of Miami starting in 2026, has expanded her portfolio by partnering with Accelerator, demonstrating her interest in sports like golf and the energy drink industry. She joins athletes such as Travis Kelce and Lindsey Horan, who are also part of the Accelerator roster, showing her alignment with other sports personalities.
In her latest video, Kai Trump paid a tribute to her grandfather by saying "Sorry, Grandpa" before taking a sip of her Accelerator, hinting at her grandfather's influence on her public persona and promotional style, highlighting her involvement in both sports and golf.
