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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 21: Erika Kirk and Nicki Minaj high-five during an interview on the final day of Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Minaj spoke about her frustrations with California Governor Gavin Newsom, and about why she has embraced the conservative movement. (Photo by Caylo Seals/Getty Images)

Rapper Nicki Minaj praises Trump and Vance during surprise guest appearance at TPUSA’s AmericaFest: ‘I love both of them’

Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise guest appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, joining Erika Kirk on stage to discuss her support of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 01: Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks to reporters before the weekly Republican Senate policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on April 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. Senators spoke about the White House's intended tariffs and taxes to be implemented. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Sen. Paul labels boat strikes and seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers as a ‘provocation and a prelude to war’

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul criticized President Donald Trump’s military actions and increased hostility to Venezuela, labeling the seizure of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers as “a provocation and a prelude to war.”

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(Background) Vice President JD Vance speaks on the final day of Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest conference. (Caylo Seals/Getty Images) / (L) US conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro speaks during Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference (Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images) / (R) Conservative political commentator and podcast host Tucker Carlson speaks at Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference (Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images)

Vance closes out AmericaFest 2025, rejects calls to condemn conservative leaders: ‘Far more important work to do than canceling each other’

Vice President JD Vance closed out Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025 on Sunday, declining to join calls to condemn or cancel movement leaders following a clash between conservative commentators Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson on Friday.

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Attendees face the US flag during the national anthem at Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference, in remembrance of late right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images)

AmericaFest: Erika Kirk endorses Vance for president in 2028 race, Ben Shapiro clashes with Tucker Carlson

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election at the organization’s first AmericaFest conference since the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 03: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) arrives for the first day of the 119th Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is working to retain the Speakership in the face of opposition within his own party as the 119th Congress holds its first session to vote for a new Speaker of the House. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

AOC says she would ‘stomp’ Vance in 2028 presidential race

New York Democrat Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fueled speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028, stating that she would “stomp” Vice President JD Vance in a hypothetical presidential matchup.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Former U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) (L) speaks as Vice President J.D. Vance (2nd L) as his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio (R) listen during a swearing in ceremony at the Vice President’s ceremonial office at Eisenhower Executive Office Building January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Rubio has been sworn in as the 72nd U.S. Secretary of State. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Marco Rubio concedes 2028 GOP presidential nomination should Vance run: ‘I’ll be one of the first to support’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio ruled out a presidential run in 2028 should Vice President JD Vance seek the nomination, effectively deferring the decision to the vice president.

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