Vice President JD Vance closed out the ultimate day of Turning Level USA’s AmericaFest conference on Sunday, rallying conservatives round themes of Christianity and the “America First” motion.
In the course of the convention earlier this week, Charlie Kirk’s widow and now-CEO of Turning Level USA, Erika Kirk, endorsed Vance for president in 2028 — although Vance didn’t instantly reply to the endorsement on Sunday, he thanked Erica Kirk for her help.
“I’ve to begin off with a observe of gratitude, Erika, I can not thanks sufficient on your energy, your grace and your variety phrases of help for this administration and for me personally,” Vance mentioned.
The annual conference commenced on Thursday, marking the primary 12 months with out the group’s founder, late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September.
“… However let me simply say one of the simplest ways to honor Charlie is that none of us right here must be doing one thing after Charlie’s loss of life that he himself refused to do in life. He invited all of us right here,” Vance mentioned.
“Charlie invited all of us right here for a cause, as a result of he believed that every of us, all of us, had one thing value saying,” Vance added.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 21: Vice President JD Vance speaks on the ultimate day of Turning Level USA’s annual AmericaFest convention on the Phoenix Conference Heart on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Vance spoke about making ready for the subsequent election, and combating in opposition to the left on tradition conflict points. (Picture by Caylo Seals/Getty Photographs)
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All through his remarks, Vance spoke about Charlie Kirk a number of occasions: “In case you miss Charlie Kirk, do you promise to combat what he died for?… Do you promise to assist defeat the radicals who cheered his loss of life?”
Vance alluded to “extra prosecutions,” providing that he and President Donald Trump have “an inventory of higher judges and prosecutors to enact swifter justice.”
“Greatness awaits each single one among you within the America First motion we’re constructing collectively, however we’d like your assist to get there,” Vance mentioned.
“Would you like extra prosecutions? Nice, so can we. Donald Trump and I’ve an inventory of higher judges and prosecutors to enact swifter justice, so be a part of us within the combat in opposition to the silly Senate guidelines [who] stand of their method,” he added.
He often attacked Democrats, together with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Ilhan Omar, calling them “puppets” and accusing them of desirous to make People “poor,” “much less highly effective” and “much less protected.”
In a campaign-style closing comment, Vance promised “victory” and “closed borders and protected communities” to Turning Level members dedicated to Charlie Kirk’s mission.
“Solely God can promise you salvation in heaven, however collectively, we will fulfill the promise of the best nation within the historical past of the Earth,” he mentioned.
Speaker of the Home Mike Johnson, White Home Border Czar Tom Homan and Donald Trump Jr. have been among the many different notable audio system on Sunday, additionally praising the late Charlie Kirk and rallying the conservative crowd collectively.
President Donald Trump additionally gave temporary remarks through cellphone name throughout Trump Jr.’s, speech and singer-songwriter and rapper Nicki Minaj appeared on stage alongside Erika Kirk.
