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Scoop: Vance, Trump Jr. tighten ties to Charlie Kirk's group

Scoop: Vance, Trump Jr. tighten ties to Charlie Kirk's group

Summary

Vice President Vance and Donald Trump Jr. plan to support Turning Point USA by attending its events. This move comes after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the group's co-founder, and aims to strengthen connections with young voters.

Key Facts

  • Vice President Vance and Donald Trump Jr. will appear at Turning Point USA events in the coming months.
  • Turning Point USA is a conservative group focused on young voters.
  • Charlie Kirk, a co-founder of the group, was assassinated on September 10 in Utah.
  • Vance had a close relationship with Kirk and credited him for helping secure his vice presidential nomination.
  • Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, is taking over leadership of Turning Point USA.
  • The organization played a role in boosting young voter turnout for President Trump last year.
  • Other Republicans, like Megyn Kelly and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, are also involved with Turning Point events.
  • Vance and Trump Jr. aim to continue Charlie Kirk's legacy and make the organization more influential.

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