Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for 2028 Presidential Race

During her opening remarks at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference in Phoenix on December 18, 2025, Erika Kirk, CEO of the influential conservative organization, endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028. "We are going to get my husband's friend, JD Vance, elected 48 in the most resounding way possible," Kirk stated, prompting an enthusiastic response from the audience.

Although Vance has not publicly declared his candidacy, he is expected to announce his decision following the 2026 midterm elections. This early endorsement from a powerful conservative group, which played a significant role in mobilizing young voters for the Trump-Vance ticket in 2024, highlights Vance's rising prominence within the Republican Party and could significantly impact the GOP presidential primary landscape.

The annual conference gathered thousands of conservatives, where Vice President Vance is scheduled to speak.