PHOENIX, USA: 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. Erika Kirk, whose husband’s Turning Point USA was a major player in mobilizing young people to vote for Donald Trump in 2024, told thousands of attendees she was backing the vice president to become the 48th president.

Social media users had a field day after Kirk underscored her hope to elect her pick "in the most resounding way possible."

Conservatives traded criticims at this year's annual Turning Point USA America Fest conference.