Vance, Trump Jr's plans to bolster Charlie Kirk's 'political legacy' revealed: 'Help grow it'

The vice president and president's eldest son commit to continuing their work with the conservative youth organization after Charlie Kirk's passing.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025. (Daniel Cole/REUTERS)

The source close to both Vance and Trump Jr. said that they "were so personally close to Charlie that they are determined to do right by him and continue to work closely with Turning Point."

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Vance accompanied Kirk's widow Erika on Air Force two to transport Charlie Kirk's body from Utah back to their hometown of Phoenix, Arizona.

And a few days later, the vice president guest-hosted Kirk's highly popular podcast. 

Erika Kirk speaks during the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Turning Point USA’s political arm was very successful in driving up the youth vote for Trump and Republicans in last year’s election, as the GOP won back the White House, control of the Senate and held onto its House majority. 

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And Trump’s political team wants to make sure Turning Point USA, now under the leadership of Erika Kirk, remains well-funded and politically potent ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in the swing state of New Hampshire. He covers the campaign trail from coast to coast."

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