I was surprised to see the headline โNYU College Republicans resignโ suddenly trending, but it turns out their chapter president, Kaya Walker, stepped down after her controversial comments about Barron Trump. Barron, now a freshman at NYUโs Stern School of Business, was described as an โoddityโ on campus by Walker during a recent interview. She also mentioned a professorโs offhand remark that he โdoesnโt really belong here,โ likely referencing the universityโs progressive bent.
What Prompted the Backlash
Walkerโs remarks didnโt sit well with fellow Republicansโespecially the national College Republicans of America (CRA). They felt the conversation about Trumpโs 18-year-old son was unnecessary and out of line. The CRA stepped in, noting that Vanity Fair might have framed the quotes unfairly, but still deemed Walkerโs comments โinappropriate.โ As a result,ย NYU College Republicans resignย became the headline when she handed in her resignation last week.
CRAโs Response and Invitation
The CRA, which broke from tradition by endorsing Donald Trump early in the primaries, released a statement reaffirming their support for the former president. They also extended a personal invite for Barron to join them, calling him โthe future of the conservative movement.โ The groupโs president, Will Donahue, added that Barron has shown โresilienceโ and โcourage,โ qualities they believe fit well with the organizationโs mission. Even withย NYU College Republicans resignย in the news, CRA insists the situation wonโt derail their commitment to the Trump family or conservative ideals.
In response to recent events with our NYU chapter, College Republicans of America formally invites Barron Trump to join us in reshaping the Republican Party. https://t.co/ydxk0gVC9x pic.twitter.com/P56fNsFqyU
โ College Republicans of America (@uscollegegop) February 17, 2025
NYU College Republicans President Kaya Walker calls Barron Trump an โoddity on campus.โ
โHe goes to class, he goes home.โ
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โ AF Post (@AFpost) February 16, 2025
Where Things Stand Now
Walkerโs resignation leaves the NYU College Republicans searching for a new chapter president. Meanwhile, Barron continues his studies, drawing attention mostly because of his famous last name and occasional run-ins with students and professors. While itโs unclear how this resignation will affect campus politics, one thingโs for sure: public remarks about high-profile figuresโeven fellow studentsโcan carry big consequences in the ever-charged political climate.
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