Vance to Host “The Charlie Kirk Show” in Tribute to Slain Activist

Lead Vice President JD Vance will guest-host today’s edition of “The Charlie Kirk Show” at 12 p.m. ET on Rumble and X, honoring the conservative commentator killed at a Utah university event last week.

Nut Graf Vance’s appearance underscores the enduring influence of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, whose assassination on Sept. 10 has prompted a series of memorial broadcasts and tributes across conservative media.

Platform and Timing

• The episode will stream live at White House grounds and drop at noon ET on the show’s X account and Rumble channel.
• This marks the first full episode since Kirk’s death, following shorter tribute segments hosted by the show’s producers.

Context of Loss

• Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
• A three-hour tribute aired Friday led by producer Andrew Kolvet and other colleagues.

Memorials and Vigils

• A national prayer vigil was held Sunday at the Kennedy Center, drawing White House staff and lawmakers.
• Turning Point USA plans a public memorial service at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium on Sept. 21.

Vance’s Personal Connection

• Vance and Kirk forged a close friendship after Kirk supported Vance’s early appearances on Fox News.
• In his announcement on X, Vance called hosting the show “a privilege” and an opportunity to “honor my friend.”

Looking Ahead Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has pledged to carry forward her husband’s mission, confirming that Turning Point USA’s campus tours and annual summit this December will proceed as planned.