Background
Kaya Walker, a student at New York University, found herself in the media spotlight after stepping down as president of the NYU chapter of the College Republicans of America. Her resignation came amid backlash over comments she made about Barron Trump, who was then a freshman at NYU.
In an interview with Vanity Fair for a profile on Barron’s social life at the university, Walker described him as “sort of like an oddity on campus. He goes to class, he goes home.” Her remarks sparked criticism, leading to her resignation.
The NYU College Republicans addressed the situation on social media, stating that while Vanity Fair had “unfairly framed” Walker’s comments, her words did “not align with the values and principles upheld by our organization.”
Age
Kaya Walker is 19 years old.
Education
She is pursuing a French and International Relations degree at the College of Arts & Sciences, New York University.
Latest News
The College Republicans of America reported on Monday that Walker has submitted his resignation. The furor was triggered by an interview in Vanity Fair where Walker called Barron Trump “like an oddity on campus,” he further added, “He goes to class, he goes home.”
The College Republicans found the remark “inappropriate,” saying it was not in line with the values of the organization. In a statement, they admitted that the media presented her words in an unfair light but stood by their decision. Walker was unavailable for comment.
The CRA, meanwhile, reaffirmed its endorsement of President Donald Trump and invited Barron Trump to join them, calling him “the future of the conservative movement.”