Kirk’s Legacy Lives On in Vance Push | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

One year after Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, the organization he built is doubling down on political strategy—focusing on JD Vance’s 2028 presidential run and midterm mobilization. Despite a dip in youth support, they’re expanding campus and high school outreach, launching debate training and a fall tour with top conservatives. Erika Kirk, now CEO, leads the charge, publicly endorsing Vance as the heir to her late husband’s mission. With polling showing younger voters wary of foreign conflicts—a concern Kirk voiced before his passing—they’re adapting by building voter infrastructure in swing…