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11mo ago

NYU College Republicans President Resigns Following Remarks About Barron Trump

Kaya Walker steps down after describing Barron Trump as an 'oddity on campus,' prompting criticism from the College Republicans of America.

Barron Trump gestures after being acknowledged by his father US President Donald Trump during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
Kaya Walker pictured on the NYU Arts & Science department website (left) and Barron Trump photographed ahead on of the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2025 (right).
Barron Trump attends the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his father U.S. President Donald Trump's second presidential term, in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025.
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Overview

  • Kaya Walker, president of the NYU College Republicans, resigned after comments she made about Barron Trump in a Vanity Fair interview were deemed inappropriate by the College Republicans of America (CRA).
  • Walker referred to Barron Trump, a freshman at NYU, as 'sort of like an oddity on campus,' sparking backlash from the CRA and leading to her resignation on Sunday.
  • The CRA issued a statement condemning Walker's remarks, stating that they did not align with the organization's values, though they also criticized Vanity Fair for allegedly framing the comments unfairly.
  • CRA President Will Donahue extended an invitation to Barron Trump to join the organization, calling him a potential leader for the future of the conservative movement.
  • Barron Trump, who began attending NYU's Stern School of Business in September 2024, is described by classmates as private but approachable, often accompanied by Secret Service agents on campus.