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Vance, Kirk Cancel Appearances After Trump Attack, Killing

5/1/2026

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Vance Cancels Appearance

The Iowa State University cancellation came after an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents dinner.
Vice President JD Vance canceled his appearance at a Turning Point USA event at Iowa State University.
Erika Kirk withdrew from a joint appearance, citing safety fears after husband Charlie Kirk’s killing.
At Georgia, a heckler shouted at Vance, “Jesus Christ does not support genocide,” over Iran.

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Uthmeier Forces TPUSA

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier pressured Barry University Law to approve a Turning Point USA chapter after its denial.
Barry University Law reversed its denial six days later, allowing the Turning Point USA chapter to be established.
The Idaho stop was the only Turning Point USA event without a Trump administration official.
Uthmeier noted Barry Law hosts LGBTQ+ OUTLaw and ACLU chapters, calling the denial disparate treatment.

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TPUSA Cuts Capacity

The Idaho stop was the only Turning Point USA tour event without a Trump administration official on the lineup.
Matt Walsh and Michael Knowles spoke at the University of Idaho on April 30, 2026, concluding Turning Point USA tour.
TPUSA cut arena capacity from 3,000 to 869, leaving over 1,000 eager fans outside.
Supporters, including two women who drove over 500 miles from California and Nevada, queued early.

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Vance Cancels Appearance

The Iowa State University cancellation came after an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents dinner.
Vice President JD Vance canceled his appearance at a Turning Point USA event at Iowa State University.
Erika Kirk withdrew from a joint appearance, citing safety fears after husband Charlie Kirk’s killing.
At Georgia, a heckler shouted at Vance, “Jesus Christ does not support genocide,” over Iran.

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