Key Takeaways:

• Kaya Walker resigned as president of NYU College Republicans after her comments about Barron Trump were deemed inappropriate.
• In an interview with Vanity Fair, Walker described Barron as “sort of like an oddity on campus.”
• The national College Republicans of America distanced themselves from her remarks and invited Barron Trump to join their organization.

The president of the New York University chapter of the College Republicans of America, Kaya Walker, has stepped down following backlash from comments she made regarding Barron Trump, son of former President Donald Trump. Walker's resignation was announced by the College Republicans of America on the social platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that her remarks did not align with the organization’s values.

During a candid interview with Vanity Fair, Walker referred to Barron Trump, who is currently attending NYU's Stern School of Business, as “sort of like an oddity on campus,” noting that he “goes to class, he goes home.” Walker’s comments, which included a suggestion from a professor that Barron "doesn’t really belong here," were interpreted as disparaging and ignited considerable debate within conservative circles.

Despite emphasizing that her comments were not intended negatively, Walker later expressed empathy for Barron’s situation, acknowledging the scrutiny he faces as the child of a high-profile family. “I just feel bad that he’s having this hard college experience,” she said, adding that many students at NYU have tried to engage with him socially.

The College Republicans of America asserted that while they believe Walker’s words were mischaracterized by the media, they deemed her remarks inappropriate. In a bid to mend relations, CRA President Will Donahue extended an invitation to Barron Trump to join their ranks, expressing that he “represents the future of the conservative movement.” Donahue highlighted qualities of resilience and humility in Barron, suggesting that his involvement could shape the future direction of the Republican Party, contributing positively to the political landscape.

For more details on this developing story, you can read the full articles on The Daily Beast, Newsweek, India Times, India Times, and The Hill.