Staff Reports
A college student in New York has discovered the hard way that making dismissive remarks about a Trump is like poking a bear—only the bear can respond with real class and dignity. The president of New York University’s College Republicans, Kaya Walker, relinquished her crown after a fumbled attempt to disparage Barron Trump, the 18-year-old freshman whose last name carries more weight in conservative circles than the entire NYU faculty.
Walker’s comments, which came off more like a snide gossip column than a serious critique, labeled Barron as “sort of like an oddity on campus.” While trying to portray him as just another kid going to class, she may as well have thrown a plastic spoon into the heavyweight boxing ring. Unsurprisingly, this only invited the ire of conservative audiences who savor loyalty to the Trump legacy, triggering a swift backlash that led to her unceremonious exit. Clearly, poking at a member of the Trump family isn’t the best way to secure a place as the leader of any conservative group.
🚨JUST ANNOUNCED: NYU Republicans President has resigned after calling Barron Trump an "oddity," and the group now wants Barron to help fill the role – Daily Mail pic.twitter.com/K2HFCS5RjQ
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) February 18, 2025
The College Republicans of America (CRA) wasted no time in cutting ties with Walker over her remarks, clearly stating that they do not condone such behavior. It seems they read the room—and the backlash—well, stepping up to reinforce their reputation for supporting all things Trump. This wasn’t mere backpedaling; it was a master class in damage control. No one in the organization wanted to be associated with the notion that mocking Barron came anywhere close to being acceptable.
In what some might consider a stroke of brilliant repartee, CRA President Will Donahue extended an invitation to Barron Trump, welcoming him to the College Republicans of America. In a move that signals the GOP’s savvy interest in keeping the Trump dynasty within its ranks, Donahue heralded Barron as the “future of the conservative movement.” One can only imagine how Walker feels knowing that while she lost her job, the future’s looking bright for the kid she dismissed. It appears the mean-spirited remarks backfired—big league.
The story doesn’t stop with just the invitation. There’s a rich history of Barron Trump quietly navigating the pressures of living under a political microscope, yet managing to emerge relatively unscathed and popular among his peers. At NYU’s Stern School of Business, he’s reportedly been making waves in more ways than one. With a romantic intrigue that rivals Hollywood’s best, his college experience could easily become fodder for desperate liberal tabloids. But more so, Barron reportedly played a strategic role in getting his father to engage younger voters, ensuring that he doesn’t just follow in his dad’s footsteps but potentially paves a new path for young conservatives.
Now, the ball is undoubtedly in Barron’s court. Whether he takes up the offer from the College Republicans or chooses to forge his path remains to be seen. One thing is clear, though: a lesson in the consequences of thoughtless commentary has been served, and it’s a pretty safe bet that the future of the GOP is keeping its doors wide open, particularly for Trumps.
