NYU College Republicans head Kaya Walker forced to resign for calling Barron Trump 'an oddity on campus'

CRA's NYU chapter president Kaya Walker was forced to resign by the organization after she said Barron Trump is 'sort of like an oddity on campus'
PUBLISHED FEB 18, 2025
Barron Trump attends the inauguration of his father, President Donald Trump, in the Rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Barron Trump attends the inauguration of his father, President Donald Trump, in the Rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Kaya Walker reportedly resigned as the president of the New York University chapter of the College Republicans of America (CRA) on Monday, February 17, in light of a remark she made on President Donald Trump's youngest son Barron.

Barron Trump, 18, attends the Stern School of Business at NYU and was the subject of an article published on February 12, 2025, by Vanity Fair. At the time, the publication quoted Walker saying that Barron is "sort of like an oddity on campus,” adding, “He goes to class, he goes home.” While other students corroborated her view, it was still considered "inappropriate" by the CRA.



 

CRA announces Kaya Walker's resignation via press release

The student group released a statement on Monday, February 17, claiming that Kaya Walker's statement “does not align with the values and principles upheld by our organization," the Daily Beast reported.

“Though Vanity Fair and The Independent unfairly framed what was said, upon review, we still found it to be inappropriate,” they continued before adding, “The NYU chapter President submitted her resignation last night.”


WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with his son Barron Trump as Vice President JD Vance looks on during his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump shakes hands with his son Barron Trump as Vice President JD Vance looks on during his inauguration in the Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC (Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

They went on to reaffirm their support for the POTUS and the Republican Party before extending an invitation to Barron to join the organization. 

"Barron Trump represents the future of the conservative movement, and we would be honored to have him join College Republicans of America,” shared CRA President Will Donahue.

“Strong leadership is built on resilience, courage, and the humility to rise above petty hostility - qualities that Barron has already demonstrated. We invite Barron to join us in shaping the future of our party,” he added.

Internet trolls Republicans for penalizing 'free speech' 


WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Barron Trump arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Barron Trump arrives to the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Reacting to the development, users on the internet pointed out that the president of the CRA being forced to step down for her remarks about Barron Trump was an attack on free speech that MAGA claims to champion.

"But I thought that freedom of speech was back again? What happened?" asked one social media user.



 

"Who would have ever guessed he’s a psychotic narcissist like his old man," shared another.



 

"MAGA and hypocrisy once again on full display," someone else remarked.



 

"Free Speech redefined," another sarcastically said.



 

"Cancel culture!!!!! We need to cancel cancel culture," stated one person.



 

"There's some more of the Trump Effect on free speech," added another.



 

"Trump and Republicans have always been the cancel culture party. The freedom of speech for me but not for thee party. All liars all the time," one individual declared.



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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