I was amazed to read the headline “NYU College Republicans resign” suddenly viral, but it turns out their chapter president, Kaya Walker, resigned after her controversial comments about Barron Trump.
Barron became a freshman at NYU’s Stern School of Business and was described as an “oddity” on campus. She also shared a professor’s offhand remark that he “doesn’t really belong here.”
The Backlash
Because Walker didn’t have a good relationship with Barron Trump, he had negative feedbacks about Trump’s 18 years-old. The board of director in NYU felt the conversation about Trump’s 18-year-old son was unnecessary and out of line. As a result, NYU College Republicans resign became the hot headline when she handed in her resignation last week.
CRA’s Response and Invitation
The CRA, which broke from tradition by endorsing Donald Trump early in the primaries, published a statement reaffirming their support for the former president. They also invited Barron to join them, calling him “the future of the movement.”
The group’s president, Will Donahue, added that Barron has shown “resilience” and “courage,” qualities they believe fit well with the organization’s mission.
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
— College Republicans of America (@uscollegegop) February 17, 2025
Now
After Walker resigning, the NYU College Republicans continued to search for a new chapter president. Meanwhile, Barron continues his studies, paying attention mostly because of his famous last name and occasional run-ins with students and professors.
One thing’s for sure: public comments about high-profile figures—even fellow students—can carry big consequences in the digital edge.
