Ivanka Trump Shares Bahamas Paddleboarding Photo With Niece Kai Trump

A recent paddleboarding photo from the Bahamas reveals Ivanka Trump and her niece Kai Trump enjoying time together, signaling a strong bond between them despite Ivanka’s absence at Kai’s high school graduation.

The images were shared during the Memorial Day weekend festivities surrounding Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding. Both Ivanka and Kai appeared in bikinis, smiling and relaxed on the paddleboard, suggesting a warm connection.

Ivanka and Kai Trump paddleboarding in the Bahamas

Ivanka’s photo post seemed to affirm her close relationship with Kai. Although scheduling conflicts prevented Ivanka from attending Kai’s graduation in May, the recent pictures show no sign of distance between them.

The photo shows the two taking a break from paddling: Ivanka wore a yellow bikini and a sun hat, while Kai sported a two-piece swimsuit. Ivanka also shared the image on her Instagram Story, calling Kai “the best paddleboard partner.”

Kai graduated from The Benjamin School in Jupiter, Florida, on May 15. Ivanka, who resides about 90 minutes south in Miami, did not attend the ceremony. Tiffany Trump was present with the family, while Eric Trump, Lara Trump, and the president were returning from a summit in China.

First lady Melania Trump and Barron were also absent from the graduation and reportedly did not attend the wedding weekend. An insider told Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice on Substack that “Melania did not want to spend a full weekend with Donald’s adult children from previous marriages.”

Any speculation about a rift between Ivanka and Kai was dispelled by the Bahamas photos. The two have a well-known close relationship, with many observers noting Kai’s resemblance to Ivanka in style and athleticism.