In a compelling moment at the annual Turning Point USA conference, Erika Kirk, the newly appointed leader and widow of founder Charlie Kirk, threw her support behind Vice President JD Vance, praising him as a friend of her late husband. Addressing an enthusiastic audience, she expressed her determination to help Vance become the next president, affirming, We are going to get my husband’s friend JD Vance elected for 48 in the most resounding way possible. Vance is set to speak later in the conference, which despite its excitement, has faced challenges such as conflicts among conservative groups since Charlie Kirk's assassination in September.
Turning Point USA's New Leader Backs JD Vance for President
Turning Point USA's New Leader Backs JD Vance for President
Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, supports JD Vance's potential run for president at the group's annual conference.
At the Turning Point USA conference, Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for a potential presidential bid, rallying supporters to help secure his election. This endorsement marks an important moment as Kirk steps into her late husband's role in the organization, emphasizing their commitment to Republican leadership in Congress. The convention, lively and energetic, has also seen tensions among conservative voices in light of recent events.
