In a story that has captivated the political and academic worlds alike, Kaya Walker, the former president of the NYU College Republicans chapter, has come forward to address a controversy that led to her resignation. The incident stemmed from comments she made about Barron Trump—son of former President Donald Trump—which many found to be unflattering. With NYU’s Stern School of Business now serving as the college of choice for Barron Trump, the stakes for public commentary on his campus life have never been higher.

Walker’s remarks, which described Barron as “sort of like an oddity on campus” and noted that “he goes to class, he goes home,” ignited a firestorm of backlash. Critics within the College Republicans of America (CRA) branded her comments as inappropriate and out of line with the values and principles of the conservative movement. Ultimately, under mounting pressure, Walker resigned from her role on February 16.

Now, in an exclusive interview with the New York Post, Walker breaks her long silence. She opens up about the uphill battle of being a Republican at NYU, the challenges she faced in building her chapter, and how this controversy has affected her personally and professionally.