JD Vance makes serious blunder during speech as he seemingly blames own administration for Charlie Kirk’s death
JD Vance made a notable verbal slip while honoring the late Charlie Kirk, founder of the far-right group Turning Point USA. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at a college event in Utah, sparking outrage among his supporters.
During a speech at a Turning Point USA event, Vance intended to rally the audience to continue Kirk’s work. However, he mistakenly said, “If you miss Charlie Kirk, do you promise to fight what he died for?”
This phrasing suggested opposing Kirk’s causes, rather than fighting *for* them. The gaffe quickly circulated on social media, where many users highlighted the error.
Some commentators also pointed out the irony that Kirk was killed during the administration of Donald Trump, a political ally. This led to questions about Vance’s call to “take the country back.”
Others accused Vance of exploiting his friend’s death for political gain. They noted the killer was a single individual, not a broad political movement.
Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, now CEO of Turning Point USA, has also faced criticism. After she shared a Christmas message urging spiritual reflection, some accused her of commercializing her husband’s legacy.
Critics suggested her public grieving coincided with selling merchandise and books, calling the combination blasphemous and exploitative.
