Kaya Walker resigned as president of the NYU College Republicans after backlash over her comments calling Barron Trump an “oddity on campus.” Critics saw her remarks as inappropriate, leading to pressure from the College Republicans of America. In an interview, Walker described the challenges of being a conservative leader at a liberal university and the scrutiny she faced.
Barron Trump’s enrollment at NYU’s Stern School of Business has drawn media attention, with reports portraying him as a low-profile student despite his famous background. The controversy highlights tensions around free speech and political expression on college campuses, sparking debate about conservatism in academia.