Overview
- Vice President J.D. Vance headlined TPUSA’s Oct. 29 Ole Miss stop, delivering unscripted remarks followed by a debate-style Q&A modeled on Charlie Kirk’s campus format.
- Erika Kirk, now leading TPUSA, opened with a faith-focused tribute and urged Gen Z engagement before Vance fielded pointed questions on immigration, religion and his intercultural marriage.
- The Sandy and John Black Pavilion was filled to capacity with additional floor seating as students lined up for hours in the rain, according to on-site reporting.
- Entry required advance registration with student priority and airport-style screening, including magnetometer checks, reflecting tightened security after last month’s killing.
- Crowd size and sign-ups were variously reported, with organizers touting 10,000-plus and large student registrations as independent outlets described a full 9,500-seat arena; attendees at points chanted “48,” and Vance waved off 2028 talk.