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 immediately reply to the endorsement on Sunday, he thanked Erica Kirk for her assist.
“I’ve to start out off with a observe of gratitude, Erika, I can’t thanks sufficient on your power, your grace and your form phrases of assist for this administration and for me personally,” Vance mentioned.
The annual conference commenced on Thursday, marking the primary yr with out the group’s founder, late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September.
“… However let me simply say one of the best ways to honor Charlie is that none of us right here must be doing one thing after Charlie’s dying 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 motive, 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 Middle on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Vance spoke about getting ready for the subsequent election, and combating in opposition to the left on tradition warfare points. (Picture by Caylo Seals/Getty Pictures)
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All through his remarks, Vance spoke about Charlie Kirk a number of instances: “In case you miss Charlie Kirk, do you promise to struggle what he died for?… Do you promise to assist defeat the radicals who cheered his dying?”
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 certainly one of you within the America First motion we’re constructing collectively, however we want 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 struggle in opposition to the silly Senate guidelines [who] stand of their approach,” he added.
He continuously attacked Democrats, together with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Ilhan Omar, calling them “puppets” and accusing them of eager to make People “poor,” “much less highly effective” and “much less secure.”
In a campaign-style closing comment, Vance promised “victory” and “closed borders and secure 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. had 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 transient remarks through telephone name throughout Trump Jr.’s, speech and singer-songwriter and rapper Nicki Minaj appeared on stage alongside Erika Kirk.
