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Erika Kirk Backs Vance as GOP Frontrunner Amid Controversy

12/23/2025

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Erika Kirk (Turning Point USA CEO) endorsed JD Vance for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination at the AmericaFest conference.
Ben Shapiro criticized Candace Owens for conspiracy theories about Kirk's death.
Senator Ted Cruz is reportedly considering a presidential run.
A recent poll shows JD Vance leading among potential candidates.
Vance condemned antisemitism and ethnic hatred and urged the party to focus on building rather than canceling each other.

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Erika Kirk (Turning Point USA CEO) endorsed JD Vance for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination at the AmericaFest conference.
Ben Shapiro criticized Candace Owens for conspiracy theories about Kirk's death.
Senator Ted Cruz is reportedly considering a presidential run.
A recent poll shows JD Vance leading among potential candidates.
Vance condemned antisemitism and ethnic hatred and urged the party to focus on building rather than canceling each other.