Overview
- Erika Kirk told Megyn Kelly that Turning Point USA’s support for a potential JD Vance presidential bid is “in the works,” citing one of her last conversations with her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
- Vance has not announced a 2028 run, saying he remains focused on his vice presidential duties and the 2026 midterms, with plans to discuss the possibility with President Trump after next year’s elections.
- ABC News reported the organization is working quietly to position support for Vance, reflecting Charlie Kirk’s earlier advocacy for his selection as Trump’s running mate.
- Since Charlie Kirk’s September assassination, Vance has taken a larger public role with Turning Point, hosting a tribute episode of The Charlie Kirk Show and appearing on the group’s campus tour at the University of Mississippi.
- Erika Kirk, now leading TPUSA, emphasized near-term priorities on the 2026 midterms even as she signals longer-term plans related to 2028.