Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Turning Point USA Endorses JD Vance for 2028
Turning Point USA, a big group of young conservatives, has said they want JD Vance to be the Republican candidate for president in 2028.
This was announced at their big meeting called AmericaFest.
JD Vance said he wants everyone who loves America to be part of the movement, even if they have different opinions.
But there are some people who disagree with Vance, like Senator Rand Paul, who thinks Vance's ideas are not truly conservative.
The group also had debates about who should be included in the movement and what the future of the Republican Party should look like.
Donald Trump, who can't run again because of the rules, has not picked a favorite yet, but he likes Vance and Marco Rubio.
Some people think Vance is the best choice, but others are not so sure.
There were also arguments about whether to include controversial figures like Nick Fuentes, with some saying he should be excluded due to his antisemitic views.
Turning Point USA endorsed JD Vance for the 2028 presidential election during their AmericaFest convention in Phoenix.
Vance advocates for an inclusive movement, stating that anyone who loves America has a place in it.
Internal debates within the Republican Party include whether to exclude controversial figures like Nick Fuentes.
Senator Rand Paul criticizes Vance, arguing he deviates from traditional conservative values.
Donald Trump has not chosen a successor but has spoken positively about both Vance and Marco Rubio.
- Who
- Turning Point USA, JD Vance, Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, Rand Paul, Donald Trump Jr.
- What
- Turning Point USA endorses JD Vance for the 2028 presidential election, highlighting internal debates within the Republican Party.
- When
- During the annual AmericaFest convention, with the next presidential election three years away.
- Where
- Phoenix, Arizona.
- Why
- To secure a future for the Republican Party post-Trump and navigate internal divisions.
Inclusivity and Embracing Controversial Figures
Exclusion of Extremists and Moral Red Lines
Inclusion of Controversial Figures
Inclusivity and Embracing Controversial Figures
Some, like JD Vance, advocate for an inclusive movement that welcomes anyone who loves America, including controversial figures like Nick Fuentes.
Exclusion of Extremists and Moral Red Lines
Others, like Ben Shapiro, argue that figures like Nick Fuentes should be excluded due to their antisemitic views and conspiracy theories.
Moral Red Lines
Inclusivity and Embracing Controversial Figures
JD Vance and some supporters believe in a more inclusive approach without imposing strict moral red lines.
Exclusion of Extremists and Moral Red Lines
Critics, including some within the Republican Party, believe in setting clear moral boundaries to exclude extremists and conspiracy theorists.
- Organization
- Turning Point USA
- Endorsed Candidate
- JD Vance
- Event
- AmericaFest Convention
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Key Figures
- Erika Kirk, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, Rand Paul, Donald Trump Jr.
- Trump's Status
- Ineligible for 2028
- Vance's Stance
- Open Debate, Inclusivity
