Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance For 2028 Presidency
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PHOENIX — Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk announced Thursday that the organization will work to elect Vice President JD Vance as president in 2028, telling thousands at the AmericaFest conference that they are "building the red wall" in Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire. Kirk, who assumed leadership of TPUSA after her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination in September, introduced plans to mobilize activists for next year's midterms and a potential 2028 campaign; Vance is scheduled to speak at the conference but has not formally declared a candidacy. It may shape early Republican positioning. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from NBC News, MS NOW, WPLG, DNyuz, The Daily Signal and Deseret News.
Timeline of Events
- September: Charlie Kirk is assassinated and Erika Kirk later assumes leadership of Turning Point USA.
- October: Vice President JD Vance tells the New York Post that talk of a 2028 run is premature.
- Thursday (AmericaFest opening): Erika Kirk announces TPUSA will work to elect JD Vance in 2028 and build a 'red wall.'
- Sunday (conference): JD Vance is scheduled to speak and be introduced by Erika Kirk.
- Following announcements: TPUSA signals focused grassroots activity for 2026 midterms and potential future campaigns.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 3
- Left Leaning:
- 0
- Neutral:
- 3
- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 50%, Right 50%
Turning Point USA and JD Vance gained increased public visibility and potential early organizational support from the group's endorsement.
Rival Republican hopefuls and Democratic opponents may face intensified mobilization and targeted messaging from TPUSA-aligned activists.
After reading and researching latest news.... Erika Kirk pledged Turning Point USA support for Vice President JD Vance at AmericaFest, signaling organizational mobilization for midterms and a potential 2028 campaign; Vance has not declared candidacy, and TPUSA's endorsement could affect grassroots organizing and early primary dynamics among young conservative activists nationwide.
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