Endorsements for the next presidential election are already being handed out. Americans are ready to see who will run for president.
And a top 2028 GOP candidate received a jaw-dropping endorsement.
Vice President JD Vance took the stage on Sunday at Turning Point USA’s America Fest conference, firing up the crowd with his no-nonsense message.
But the real fireworks started on Thursday when the event launched in Phoenix, Arizona, drawing thousands of fired-up conservatives ready to fight for America’s future.
Erika Kirk, the resilient widow of Turning Point’s co-founder Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated, stepped up to the microphone and delivered a powerhouse endorsement for Vance in the 2028 presidential race.
“We are going to get my husband’s friend JD Vance elected for 48 in the most resounding way possible,” she declared, rallying the activists. That “48” is a nod to the next commander-in-chief.
Since stepping in to lead Turning Point after her husband’s shocking m*rder, Erika Kirk has kept the organization charging forward.
She’s turned grief into action, proving that the conservative cause won’t be stopped by any attack.
“We are building the red wall,” she proclaimed, painting a picture of an unbreachable defense against the radical left’s agenda.
She didn’t stop there, turning her focus to the upcoming midterms. “We’re going to make sure that President Trump has Congress for all four years,” Erika said.
Turning Point USA has exploded in influence, especially among young conservatives who are hungry for real change. Their grassroots machine is a force to be reckoned with.
This endorsement could supercharge Vance’s path if he jumps into the 2028 fray. With Turning Point’s army behind him, he’d have the kind of momentum that crushes opponents and builds unstoppable campaigns.
A close adviser to President Donald Trump, speaking to Fox News Digital, said it made perfect sense. Charlie Kirk had been vocal about backing Vance for 2028 while he was alive, and this just seals the deal.
“Last night simply reaffirmed that Turning Point’s entire political machinery will be behind him if he decides to run. It’s another big get for the vice president and a warning shot to other potential candidates,” the adviser noted.
JD Vance and Charlie Kirk shared a deep bond, forged in the trenches of the America First battle. Vance has often said that Kirk played a huge role in launching his political career, spotting his potential early on.
In a touching tribute after the assassination, Vance personally escorted Kirk’s casket back to Arizona from Utah aboard Air Force Two. It was a moment that showed true loyalty and respect for a fallen warrior.
Vance even stepped in to host Kirk’s hit podcast when it relaunched after the tragedy, keeping the conversation alive and the ideas flowing to millions of listeners.
Though Vance hasn’t made any official noise about a 2028 bid—President Trump can’t run again due to term limits—many in the MAGA world see him as the natural successor.
He’s got the fire, the grit, and the vision to carry the torch.
This endorsement from Turning Point isn’t just talk; it’s a battle cry for conservatives to unite behind leaders who won’t back down.
