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Erica KirkTurning Point USA CEO and widow of slain conservative activist charlie kirksupported the vice president JD Vance For President in 2028.
during a speech in TPUSA’s AmericaFest Conference On Thursday, Kirk told the cheering audience: “We’re going to get my husband’s friend J.D. Vance elected to the 48th spot.” great way possible.”
However, Vance has not publicly announced any plans to run in 2028 multiple surveys Indications are that he is the leading favorite among Republicans. Being endorsed by one of the country’s most influential conservative organizations could further strengthen his position.
Vance and Charlie Kirk had a close friendship since 2017, and the Vice President credited Kirk for playing a key role in shaping his political career.
“Charlie Kirk was a true friend,” Vance wrote in a tribute after the conservative activist was murdered in Utah on September 10. “The success we have had in this administration is directly tied to Charlie’s ability to organize and convene.”
During a TPUSA event in October, Erica Kirk said that “no one can replace her deceased husband”, but she also said that she sees “some similaritiesBetween him and Vance. When the Vice President joined them on stage, the pair embraced, sparking rumors on social media about the nature of their relationship.
Kirk later addressed the incident on a podcast hosted by Megyn Kelly, who commented that people “went to weird places” after the two hugged.
“Anyone I’ve hugged, when I’ve hugged you or touched the back of your head, I always say, ‘God bless you,'” Kirk said on the show. He added that if someone “wants to take it out of context,” they can “go right ahead.”
Vance is scheduled to speak at the AmericaFest conference, with more expected Attract over 30,000 Attendees, on Sunday.
Kirk’s endorsement for vice president comes amid a period of MAGA infighting over her late husband’s assassination and legacy — and those tensions took center stage at the convention.
Speaking at AmericaFest on Thursday, the conservative media commentator ben shapiro Some MAGA influencers have been accused of giving platforms to extremist voices who have promoted conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s death. He took aim at Tucker Carlson, who has raised baseless doubts about the government’s investigation.
Shapiro said, “The conservative movement … is under threat from fraudsters who claim to speak in the name of principle but in reality practice conspiracy and dishonesty.”
Carlson, who has his own wildly popular online show, took the stage immediately after Shapiro. He said GOP leaders should oppose the move to “deplatform and condemn”, adding that the rush to sideline those accused of bigotry is “the number one reason I voted for Donald Trump.”
Carlson, who said he supports Vance, said he is engaged in a “proxy war” for the future of the conservative movement.
The one major MAGA influencer who was notably absent candace owensThe influential podcast host has consistently promoted conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s death and accused Erica Kirk of exhibiting “Meghan Markle syndrome,” suggesting she seeks publicity or privacy when it suits her,
Owens announced this week that he has “extremely productiveThe four-and-a-half-hour meeting with Kirk was said to have eased tensions. Kirk also described the meeting as “extremely productive,
On Thursday, Kirk mocked several conspiracy theories about her husband’s murder, including a claim promoted by Owens that Egyptian planes were stalking him.
“We have 25 countries represented,” he told the crowd of supporters. “Don’t worry guys, egypt Not on the list.”