Vice President JD Vance pays tribute to his late friend Charlie Kirk by hosting a special episode of The Charlie Kirk Show. Erika Kirk vows to continue her husband’s mission.
Vice President JD Vance has found a deeply personal way to honor his late friend Charlie Kirk, following the conservative activist’s tragic assassination.
Vance and Kirk were known to be close friends. Just one day after Kirk’s death, Vance and his wife Usha accompanied Erika Kirk, Charlie’s grieving widow, as they escorted his casket to Arizona aboard Air Force Two. Emotional photos captured the moment Erika held Usha Vance’s hand for support while arriving in Phoenix.
Erika Kirk Speaks Out
In a heartfelt livestream from Turning Point USA’s office, Erika shared memories of her husband:
“He loved America, nature, and the Chicago Cubs,” she said.
“But most of all, Charlie loved his children. And he loved me. With all his heart. And he made sure I knew that every day.”
She also vowed to carry forward Kirk’s mission by continuing his “American Comeback Tour.”
Carrying On Kirk’s Legacy
Kirk, 31, was the founder of Turning Point USA and the host of The Charlie Kirk Show, a podcast where he shared “unapologetically conservative” views on the biggest headlines of the day. The last episode aired on the day of his death.
Now, as an unexpected tribute, JD Vance will host a special episode of the podcast. It is set to air at 12:00 PM ET on September 15.
On Twitter, the Vice President wrote:
“Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting The Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend.”
Public Reaction
Supporters quickly praised Vance for keeping Kirk’s voice alive:
Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend.
12:00PM EThttps://t.co/oemvxJ18Mq pic.twitter.com/eSMpx8xE3X
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 15, 2025
“Thank you VP @JDVance for continuing to honor Charlie’s legacy. Missing him every day,” one user wrote.
Another added: “You and your wife have brought dignity and humanity to this office. This is a fitting tribute.”
For many, the move shows Vance’s deep respect and friendship with Kirk, while giving his audience one more chance to hear the show continue in his memory.
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