NYU College Republican Leader Resigns After Barron Trump Comments Go Viral

Kaya Walker, former president of NYU's College Republicans, steps down following backlash over remarks about Barron Trump, later expressing regret over her decision.

Kaya Walker resigned as president of NYU's College Republicans after describing Barron Trump as an 'oddity on campus' in a Vanity Fair interview.
Her comments, which referred to Barron as a commuter student with a private routine, were widely misinterpreted online as an insult, leading to intense criticism and threats.
The College Republicans of America deemed her remarks inappropriate and inconsistent with their values, advising her to step down to protect the organization and her reputation.
Walker later clarified her comments were taken out of context, emphasizing her empathy for Barron's unique college experience and denying any ill intent.
The incident highlights the challenges conservative student leaders face in predominantly liberal institutions like NYU, where Walker had significantly grown the club's membership.