The former president of NYU’s College Republicans, Kaya Walker, who resigned in controversy after comments about Barron Trump, is now speaking out.
After stepping down from her leadership role, Walker claims that her remarks were misunderstood and taken out of context. She also expressed regret about leaving the organization.
The Controversial Comments
It all started when Walker gave an interview to Vanity Fair, where she discussed Barron Trump’s social life on the NYU campus.
She described the president’s son as an “oddity,” explaining that he was a quiet, solitary figure who attended classes but kept to himself.
She said, “He goes to class, he goes home.”
While Walker didn’t mean any harm, the comment quickly sparked backlash, leading to her resignation from the College Republicans.
The College Republicans of America (CRA) condemned her statement, claiming that her words didn’t reflect the group’s values.
They acknowledged that Vanity Fair may have misrepresented her, but still felt that her comment was inappropriate.
In her first interview since resigning, Walker defended herself, saying that she never intended to call Barron “weird.”
She clarified that she herself is a commuter student, so she didn’t think it was strange that Barron spent time alone on campus.
“I felt like they twisted my words,” Walker told the New York Post.
“I feel bad for Barron. He’s just trying to get through college, and I understand why he wants to be left alone.”
The Resignation and Backlash
Despite her regrets, Walker’s resignation was swift.
The College Republicans of America encouraged her to step down in order to protect both her personal reputation and the group’s.
Walker, a senior studying International Relations and French, was upset by the decision, particularly since she had worked tirelessly to build up the NYU chapter of the College Republicans. “It’s been such a fight at NYU,” she said.
“I’ve put everything into this, and I don’t know how I’m going to get through this.”
Although Walker’s departure was framed as voluntary, she expressed feeling forced out by the overwhelming public response to her comments.
The CRA’s president, Will Donahue, said Walker resigned on her own but emphasized that the group’s principles didn’t align with her words.
He also took the opportunity to invite Barron Trump to join the College Republicans, praising him for his potential as a leader.
Barron Trump: The Mysterious College Freshman
Barron Trump has long been a figure of intrigue.
Despite being the youngest child of the former president, he’s largely kept a low profile throughout his life.
His social life at NYU has been the subject of much speculation.
While some classmates say Barron rarely engages with his peers, preferring instead to stay in his room or play video games, others have described him as “chill” and “friendly.”
Barron’s quiet college experience has been complicated by his high-profile family and Secret Service protection.
According to several students, he tends to stay out of the spotlight, moving quickly from class to his waiting SUV.
Some classmates have even said they’ve connected with him online through his love of video games, particularly FIFA.
The Public Fascination with Barron
While Barron has avoided public attention for most of his life, he became a subject of widespread online curiosity after making a rare appearance at his father’s victory speech.
Since then, interest in his life has only grown, with rumors swirling about his social life and future.
His father recently revealed in an interview that Barron hadn’t yet had a girlfriend, though the teenager is reportedly quite popular with his peers.
As Barron enters his first year at NYU, many are wondering what the future holds for him.
Some speculate that he may follow in his father’s footsteps, while others believe he will chart his own course.
Either way, his journey through college—and possibly into the political spotlight—will likely continue to captivate the public’s imagination.
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