A Texas man’s obsession with Kai Trump led to a midnight breach of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Anthony Thomas Reyes, 23, scaled the estate’s walls on June 3, claiming he wanted to propose to the president’s 18-year-old granddaughter, as the Daily Mail reports. This isn’t the kind of “storming the castle” of which fairy tales are made.
Reyes was nabbed by the Secret Service and arrested by the Palm Beach Police for trespassing. He’s now cooling his heels in Palm Beach County Jail on a $50,000 bond, pleading not guilty. One wonders if his marriage proposal included a plan to dodge prison time.
The incident unfolded while President Trump was in Washington, D.C., and Kai was vacationing in the Bahamas. Reyes told police he also wanted to meet Trump to discuss “the gospel,” a bizarre add-on to his already delusional quest. Clearly, this guy’s grip on reality is shakier than a progressive’s grasp of economics.
This wasn’t Reyes’ first rodeo at Mar-a-Lago; he earned a trespassing warning on Dec. 31, 2024, when Donald Trump was present. That earlier stunt should’ve been a wake-up call, but some folks are too stubborn to learn. Now, he’s facing serious consequences for his repeat performance.
Kai, a golfer committed to the University of Miami, was blissfully unaware of the chaos, enjoying her Bahamas getaway. She turned 18 in May 2025 and attends school in North Palm Beach, where her social media presence has garnered a loyal following. Her fans, unlike Reyes, know boundaries don’t include climbing private walls.
In a YouTube video posted on May 31, Kai shared her vacation highlights, from golfing to dining with her mother, Vanessa Trump. “I’m gonna hit some balls because why not,” she said, showcasing her swing at a Bahamas course. Her carefree vibe stands in stark contrast to Reyes’ unhinged antics.
Kai’s video, promoted on Instagram, marked her return after a 10-day social media break. She’s no stranger to the spotlight, having campaigned for her grandfather and racked up followers who admire her golfing talent. Yet, this incident proves fame can attract the wrong kind of attention.
President Trump, a golf enthusiast who owns 18 courses worldwide, has praised Kai’s skills. “She’s a fantastic golfer,” he said in her vlog, calling her a “scratch player” with pro potential. Too bad Reyes didn’t stick to admiring her swing from afar, like a normal fan.
“She wins a lot of matches,” Trump added, joking it might be “a long time” before Kai beats him. His pride in her is evident, and it’s no surprise that fans flood her posts with supportive messages for him. But Reyes’ obsession crossed a line no amount of fandom can justify.
Reyes’ claim of wanting to propose to Kai is as absurd as it sounds. An 18-year-old college-bound golfer doesn’t need a 23-year-old trespasser playing Romeo. His actions scream entitlement, not romance, and it’s a relief Kai was thousands of miles away.
His additional desire to discuss “the gospel” with Trump only deepens the oddity. Mar-a-Lago isn’t a church, and the Secret Service isn’t handing out passes for unsolicited sermons. Reyes’ muddled motives suggest a man more confused than a woke activist at a logic seminar.
Kai’s Bahamas trip, detailed in her vlog, included workouts, a hair salon visit, and golfing. She raved about the experience, saying, “It’s beautiful … I love it.” Her focus on family and fitness highlights a grounded young woman, undeserving of this unwanted drama.
The swift response by the Secret Service and the Palm Beach Police underscores Mar-a-Lago’s ironclad security. Reyes didn’t get far before being apprehended, proving the system works. Still, his ability to scale the wall twice raises questions about how to keep lunatics at bay.
Kai, daughter of Donald Trump Jr., has carved her path, balancing school, golf, and a public persona. Her social media often draws messages urging her to pass along support to her grandfather. But no one asked for a trespasser to turn fandom into a federal case.
This incident is a stark reminder that fame, even for a poised young woman like Kai, comes with risks. Reyes’ actions, fueled by delusion, not devotion, deserve the full weight of the law. Let’s hope he learns walls -- literal and figurative -- exist for a reason.
