JD Vance Delivers Midterm Message and 2028 Campaign Preview at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest
JD Vance spoke at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, delivering a message focused on the upcoming midterm elections and previewing a potential campaign for 2028. He expressed confidence that Republicans will defend their congressional majorities and win the elections next November, with the crowd responding enthusiastically by chanting "USA."
AmericaFest marked the first event held by TPUSA since the assassination of its co-founder Charlie Kirk in September. At the event, Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, publicly voiced her support for Vance's 2028 aspirations and stated that TPUSA would back his campaign efforts. A source close to Vance indicated that he will have a significant presence on the campaign trail next year.
About a week before this event, Vance gave a speech in Pennsylvania addressing affordability issues, described as an early preview for the 2026 elections. The AmericaFest event attracted tens of thousands of MAGA supporters. Vance is regarded by many on the right as the likely successor to carry forward the MAGA movement. The backing of Charlie Kirk's legacy and Turning Point USA could provide a strong boost to Vance's 2028 bid.
Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee criticized both Vance and former President Trump, pointing to their record-low approval ratings and economic challenges as signs of failed leadership.
