"Lol, ask Barron" — Netizens react to Kai Trump not knowing what "PvP" means after she reads out Elon Musk's question 

On December 17, 2024, Kai Trump, daughter of Donald Trump Jr, shared a 20-second video clip from her latest YouTube video, where she reads questions for a Q&A session. The internet buzzed with amusement after Kai Trump found herself perplexed by the term "PvP."

In the clip, Kai appeared perplexed after encountering a question from Elon Musk, who referenced the term "PvP game," a concept seemingly unfamiliar to Kai. However, Elon Musk's response to Kai's tweet captured the spotlight. The Tesla CEO clarified his intent, suggesting that "PvP game" referred to the edgier nature of interactions on X, where responses often mimic a competitive player versus player-dynamic.

"Just means that responses on 𝕏 are usually more combative and edgy than other platforms," Musk replied.

The video quickly garnered attention on X, with netizens suggesting Kai consult Barron Trump, Donald and Melania Trump's teenage son, for clarification.

"lol, ask Barron."

Several users joined in with playful interpretations, with some jokingly proposing that PvP stood for Pickle vs Pickle, referring to a hypothetical game determining which restaurant serves better pickles.

"PvP means Pickle vs Pickle. It's basically a game of which restaurant has the best pickles. Hope this helps," a user on X commented.

"Player vs. Player," an X user explained.

"Say you grew up competing in real life games rather than video games without saying it." Another user commented.

However, amidst the humor, some users admitted they were unfamiliar with the term, acknowledging it as a learning opportunity. Others speculated on the intended meaning behind Musk's question, offering their explanations.

"I didn't know that either , we all learn something new everyday," a netizen commented.

"Ouch... / I be ancient," another commented.

"He's saying that if you source for your questions on X, you'll get asked interesting questions, but on Instagram you won't get as good questions bc Instagram culture as a platform is built around competing with everyone else (Player V Player) whereas X is a community culture." Another user explained.

Kai Trump has not publicly addressed the online reactions, and neither Barron Trump nor Donald Trump have commented on the incident.

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Kai Trump struggles to decode Elon Musk's PvP term

Kai Trump (Image via Getty/Jacek Boczarski)

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Kai Trump took to her X account to share a short clip from her latest YouTube video, where she responded to a question posed by Elon Musk. The question reads as follows —

"Questions on X will generate interesting responses. This is a PvP game," Musk wrote.

In the clip, Kai sits comfortably on a living room bean bag. She dons a white top with minimal jewelry and neatly pulled-back hair with a center part. As she read Musk's question aloud, she pauses, looks toward the cameraman, and admits she doesn't know what PvP means.

She then asked the crew if they were familiar with the term, but they, too, were unsure. Kai laughed off the moment and moved on to the next question. Her caption on X further suggested that she remained confused about the term —

"What's that? What does the PVP mean? I don't know what that means. Do you guys know what that means? I don't know what that means. Alright, next question," Kai said in a video.

Kai then captioned the video on X:

"I'm still confused @elonmusk."

While Elon Musk has since clarified what he meant by the term, Kai Trump has yet to respond to his tweet or indicate whether she now understands its meaning.

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According to Dreams Quest, "PvP" in gaming stands for Player vs. Player. It refers to a mode where players compete directly against each other rather than against computer-controlled opponents, a format known as PvE (Player vs. Environment).

PvP can take various forms, including one-on-one matches, team battles, and open-world PvP gameplay.