The early backing of Ms. Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, is notable because she now leads the influential conservative group he founded, Turning Point USA.

The widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk threw the organization's support behind Vance, who has not yet announced his 2028 plans.

Several of the night's headliners sent the Thursday event in Phoenix, Arizona, off the rails.

The widow of murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has endorsed JD Vance for president in 2028, firing an early starting gun on the White House race, and offering the backing of the influential youth organization founded by her husband.

US Vice-President Mr Vance has not yet committed to running in 2028. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and the organization’s new leader, endorsed a potential presidential bid by Vice President JD Vance on the opening night of the conservative youth group’s annual conference. After telling the cheering crowd that Turning Point would help keep Congress in Republican hands next […]

Erika Kirk paid tribute to her late husband Charlie and also offered an endorsement of Vice President JD Vance to be the next president as she opened AmericaFest.

Young women who have grown emboldened in their conservative beliefs are attending the annual conference held by Turning Point USA.

Erika Kirk, widow of the assassinated Turning Point co-founder Charlie Kirk, endorses Vice President JD Vance for president in the 2028 White House election