NYU college Republicans president resigns after ‘oddity on campus’ remark about Barron Trump

The president of New York University’s College Republicans resigned on Monday following backlash over her remarks about Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of US President Donald Trump, New York Post reports.

Kaya Walker stepped down after calling Barron “sort of like an oddity on campus” in an interview with Vanity Fair last week. She described his routine as, “He goes to class, he goes home,” and recalled a professor joking that Barron “doesn’t really belong here.”

Her comments stirred a row, with the national College Republicans of America (CRA) criticising them as “inappropriate” and not reflective of the organisation’s values.

In the wake of the controversy, CRA President Will Donahue invited Barron to join their ranks, saying, “Barron Trump represents the future of the conservative movement, and we would be honoured to have him join College Republicans of America.” He added, “Strong leadership is built on resilience, courage, and the humility to rise above petty hostility—qualities that Barron has already demonstrated.”

Barron’s presence at NYU has drawn attention since he enrolled at the Stern School of Business last autumn. Despite being the son of a US president, he has remained mostly private, largely due to the Secret Service officers who accompany him.

His commute from Trump Tower to campus in black SUVs has sparked curiosity, but he is rarely seen outside class. Unlike past celebrity students like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen or Dylan Sprouse, Barron keeps a low profile.

Some students have tried to interact with him. One recalled asking him to play basketball, saying Barron seemed interested but suggested he “wasn’t really allowed to do stuff.” Meanwhile, his movements have occasionally been shared online, with one student posting a picture of him in class and writing, “Today was wild.”

According to reports, the 6'7" Barron has been described as a “ladies’ man” by many, while others say he prefers video games and quiet hobbies. His brother, Eric Trump, once called him “the most eligible bachelor in the world.” Conservative commentators like Benny Johnson have referred to the study on him as “what real rizz is.”

Walker’s resignation has put more focus on Barron’s role in conservative circles. He has not made a public statement or joined social media, but some view him as an emerging figure in the movement. With CRA backing Donald Trump before the Republican primaries and now inviting Barron, the group seems eager to bring him in.