A university student has been removed from her leadership position on campus following controversial remarks about Donald Trump’s son.
Kaya Walker, who previously served as the president of the College Republicans chapter at New York University, was compelled to step down after her comments regarding President Trump’s son, Barron Trump, were brought to attention.
Walker faced significant criticism from her fellow Republicans after her interview with Vanity Fair, where she discussed the 18-year-old Barron Trump.
In the interview, she described Barron as “sort of like an oddity on campus,” saying, “He goes to class, he goes home.”
The College Republicans of America (CRA) joined many others in condemning Walker’s remarks on social media, noting that although the article was “unfairly framed,” they still found her comments “inappropriate” and contrary to their “values and principles.”
In an effort to mend relations, CRA President Will Donahue publicly extended an invitation for Barron to join the organization.
In a Twitter statement, Donahue said, “Barron Trump represents the future of the conservative movement, and we would be honored to have him join the 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.”
“We invite Barron to join us in shaping the future of our party.”
This unprecedented offer coincides with the CRA breaking its 100-year tradition by endorsing Donald Trump for president, rallying over a million voter commitments and dispatching students to support the Trump campaign.
“Our support for President Trump is, and has been, a pillar of our organization,” the CRA statement mentioned.
Since enrolling in the Stern School of Business, Barron has attracted attention at Washington Square Park.
Melania Trump has noted Barron’s active role in the Trump campaign, describing him as “very vocal” and as his father’s “podcast adviser.” However, classmates have described him as a “ladies’ man,” according to PEOPLE.
An anonymous student remarked, “He’s tall and handsome. A lot of people seem to think he’s pretty attractive — yes, even liberal people like him.”
Despite this, Barron reportedly avoids spending much time on campus and isn’t very active in school activities.
He commutes from Trump Tower to NYU’s open campus in Lower Manhattan with a security detail, escorted by multiple cars.
The young Trump rarely makes public statements, and a student recalled asking him to play basketball, but it appeared he wasn’t allowed to participate in such activities.
Walker expressed to Vanity Fair her unease with the attention surrounding Barron on campus, suggesting he should enjoy a more typical college life.