I was surprised to see the headline “NYU College Republicans resign” 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
NYU’s Stern School of Business, was described as an “oddity” on campus by Walker during a recent interview. She also
mentioned a professor’s offhand remark that he “doesn’t really belong here,” likely referencing the university’s progressive bent.
What Prompted the Backlash
Walker’s remarks didn’t sit well with fellow Republicans—especially the national College Republicans of America (CRA). They
felt the conversation about Trump’s 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 Walker’s comments “inappropriate.” As a result, NYU College
Republicans resign became the headline when she handed in her resignation last week.
Barron Trump attends the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January
