The conservative movement took a gut punch in September with the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, the fearless co-founder of Turning Point USA, gunned down while speaking at Utah Valley University. Vice President JD Vance and Donald Trump Jr., two of Kirk’s closest allies, are stepping up to keep his fire alive.
A source close to both men, speaking to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, confirmed they’ll be headlining Turning Point USA events in the coming months, ensuring the organization remains a powerhouse for America’s youth.
A media juggernaut, a trusted advisor to President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance, and a relentless champion of conservative values, Kirk turned Turning Point USA into a force that shook the political world. Last year, its political arm drove a tidal wave of young voters to the polls, helping Trump retake the White House, flip the Senate, and hold the House.
This loss hit hard, especially for those who called Kirk a friend. Vance and Trump Jr. “were so personally close to Charlie that they are determined to do right by him and continue to work closely with Turning Point,” the source said. Vance proved his loyalty by escorting Kirk’s widow, Erika, on Air Force Two to bring Charlie’s body back to Phoenix, Arizona.
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JD Vance helps carry Charlie’s casket onto Air Force Two to be brought home to Arizona
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Just days after Kirk’s passing, Vance took the mic, guest-hosting Kirk’s massively popular podcast. It was a moment to honor his friend while keeping the fight alive. Both Vance and Trump Jr., alongside President Trump, spoke at Kirk’s memorial in Arizona, paying tribute to a man who changed the game.
Turning Point USA is Charlie Kirk’s political legacy, and now, with Erika Kirk at the helm, it’s ready to grow even stronger.
“I would expect to see both of them turn up at TPUSA events over the next several months and long after that,” the source stated regarding Trump Jr. and Vance.
“They understand that Turning Point is now Charlie’s political legacy, and they both want to help grow it to be bigger and more influential than ever.”
With midterms on the horizon, the stakes are sky-high. President Trump’s team knows Turning Point USA needs to stay flush with cash and politically unstoppable.
JD Vance, a son of Ohio’s working class, speaks straight to the heart of America’s forgotten. His authenticity lights up the same young conservatives Kirk inspired.
Trump Jr., with his relentless energy and knack for slicing through the noise, brings the same populist heat that powered his father’s movement. Together, they’re a force the left can’t ignore, ready to rally Turning Point’s army of young people.
What makes Turning Point USA so dangerous to the establishment is its grip on the next generation. Kirk knew the culture war is won on campuses, online, and in the streets—not in stuffy boardrooms. His events packed auditoriums with students, and his podcast reached millions.
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