Vance Hosts Charlie Kirk Show Tribute from White House

WASHINGTON - Vice President J.D. Vance guest-hosted The Charlie Kirk Show live from his White House office at 12 p.m. ET Monday, paying tribute to the late conservative activist assassinated last week and vowing a crackdown on political extremism.

A Personal Salute and Political Rally In a somber opening, Vance called Kirk “a joyful warrior for our country,” acknowledging he was “filling in for someone who cannot be filled in for” and pledging to carry forward Kirk’s vision. The two-hour broadcast featured:

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller outlining plans to “identify, disrupt, dismantle, and destroy” left-wing networks he blamed for fostering violence
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tucker Carlson, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and White House Communications Director Taylor Budowich as guests reinforcing Kirk’s impact
Vance’s personal vow to honor Kirk by improving as “a better husband and father,” inspired by Kirk’s own family values

Tribute Broadcast Details The tribute streamed on the Salem Radio Network, Rumble and X (formerly Twitter), and marked the first major public remembrance since Kirk was shot September 10 at Utah Valley University. Turning Point USA has scheduled a public memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, open to the public with doors at 8 a.m. and ceremonies at 11 a.m.

Impact and Aftermath Kirk’s assassination has prompted heightened security for public figures and drawn rare bipartisan condemnation. Vance canceled his 9/11 commemoration in New York to accompany Kirk’s widow and children on Air Force Two as they returned his body to Arizona, underscoring the personal bond between the two men.

This special episode underscored how Kirk’s death has galvanized conservative leaders to unite against political violence while commemorating his role as a mobilizer for young activists.