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Erika Kirk Says Turning Point Is Preparing to Back JD Vance for 2028

Her comments point to a coordinated push within the conservative youth group, with the vice president not yet a declared candidate.

Overview

  • Erika Kirk told Megyn Kelly on Monday that Turning Point's support for a potential JD Vance presidential bid is "in the works."
  • She said Charlie Kirk emphasized supporting Vance for 2028 in one of their final conversations.
  • Vance has said he remains focused on his vice presidential duties and the 2026 midterms and will discuss a possible 2028 run with President Trump after next year's elections.
  • Following Charlie Kirk’s September killing in Orem, Utah, Erika Kirk has led the "This Is the Turning Point" campus tour, and Vance spoke and took questions at the University of Mississippi in October.
  • Vance has deepened his visibility with the group by hosting an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show featuring Trump administration figures sharing memories of the late activist.