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'Performative' Erika Kirk Accused Of 'Ghastly' Actions Following Charlie Kirk Murder

Erika Kirk's New Year tribute sparked backlash over 'performative' grief. Turning Point USA's recreated tent at AmericaFest fuelled criticism of commercialising Charlie Kirk's death.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance plays the victim card for White Christians at TPUSA, all while his admin continues to torture people for not being White

At AmericaFest, JD Vance framed White Christians as besieged and declared Christianity “America’s creed.” Yet, he didn’t stop there. The Vice President also erased ongoing discrimination with a straight face.

The Mary Sue

'Everyone Grieves Differently': Erika Kirk's Public Mourning Sparks Debate as the Internet Turns Her Grief Into a Meme

After her husband Charlie Kirk's death, Erika Kirk's public appearances and leadership of Turning Point USA, including AmericaFest 2025 and promoting his final book, drew online attention, spawning 'Everyone grieves differently' memes and debate over whether her mourning is being mocked.

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'The Assassin JD Vance': Nicki Minaj's Shocking Slip to Erika Kirk Ignites Conspiracy Theories – What Does She Really Know?

Nicki Minaj's onstage slip calling JD Vance an 'assassin' stunned AmericaFest and sparked online conspiracy theories.

International Business Times UK

Perez Hilton Questions How TPUSA Paid Nicki Minaj: 'She Loves Supporting Those Kinds of People'

Nicki Minaj faces scrutiny after appearing at TPUSA's AmericaFest, as Perez Hilton questioned her motives and suggested she was paid for the appearance.

International Business Times UK

Megyn Kelly argues that Bari Weiss and Ben Shapiro ‘are making antisemites’

‘They are making antisemites. Tucker is not making antisemites. They are,’ Megyn Kelly told Vanity Fair this week.

The Independent UK

'Transphobic' Nicki Minaj Faces Backlash After Telling Boys To 'Be Boys' During Turning Point USA Appearance

Nicki Minaj sparks a global row after telling young men to 'be boys' during a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest. Read about her viral 'assassin' gaffe to Erika Kirk, her praise for Donald Trump, and the backlash from her LGBTQ+ fans.

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Charlie Kirk's Resurfaced Clip Reveals Late Pundit Slammed 'Graphic' Nicki Minaj

A resurfaced clip shows the late Charlie Kirk criticising Nicki Minaj's music, drawing fresh scrutiny after her AmericaFest appearance.

International Business Times UK

Nicki Minaj and Erika Kirk Collab: JD Vance Appearance Fuels AmericaFest Buzz

Nicki Minaj's surprise AmericaFest appearance alongside Erika Kirk, and Vice President JD Vance's public praise, has sparked renewed debate over celebrity influence, conservative culture, and political messaging.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Frames Nicki Minaj's AmericaFest Remarks as Unity Message, Not 'Assassin' Gaffe

JD Vance says Nicki Minaj's AmericaFest remarks promote unity and inclusivity, clarifying they were not meant to offend or spark controversy.

International Business Times UK

'Appalling' TPUSA Turns Charlie Kirk's Place of Execution Into 'Selfie Booth'

Turning Point USA's installation of a replica tent where founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot has ignited fierce criticism over taste and memorialisation at its AmericaFest conference.

International Business Times UK

Nicki Minaj at TPUSA 'Not Surprising' Given Her Marriage With a 'Known Predator', Critics Claim

Nicki Minaj's surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest has ignited fierce criticism, with detractors linking her support for conservative figures to her marriage to Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender.

International Business Times UK

Nicki Minaj Labelled 'Psychotic' After Calling JD Vance an 'Assassin' On-Stage With Erika Kirk

Nicki Minaj described US Vice-President JD Vance as an 'assassin' during a discussion with Erika Kirk, prompting widespread reaction given the recent assassination of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk.

International Business Times UK

Charlie Kirk 'Murder Tent' Replica Installed By Turning Point USA For 'Selfies' - The Internet Finds It Weird

Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix featured a replica of the tent where Charlie Kirk was killed, sparking viral backlash and criticism online.

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Nicki Minaj Makes MAGA Debut At AmericaFest -- The Internet Weighs In

Nicki Minaj's surprise AmericaFest appearance and praise for Trump and JD Vance fuels intense online debate and sharp public backlash.

International Business Times UK

Turning Point USA Installs Replica Of Tent Where Charlie Kirk Was Assassinated, Where You Can Take A Selfie But The Internet Finds It Weird

Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix featured a replica of the tent where Charlie Kirk was killed, sparking viral backlash and criticism online.

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Nicki Minaj goes silent after awkward slip while praising JD Vance on stage with Erika Kirk

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Erika Kirk Accused of Exploiting Husband's Death as TPUSA Recreates Charlie Kirk Shooting for Photo Op

Erika Kirk faces backlash as critics accuse TPUSA of exploiting Charlie Kirk's death with a recreated shooting display.

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MAGA About to Implode After Charlie Kirk's Death? Ben Shapiro Turns On Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Megyn Kelly

Ben Shapiro publicly criticises Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Megyn Kelly at AmericaFest, exposing deep divisions in MAGA following Charlie Kirk's death.

The Independent UK

Erika Kirk blames ‘the enemy’ for her iPad containing speech failing at TurningPointUSA conference

Erika Kirk blamed “the enemy” after her iPad containing her speech failed during her appearance at TurningPointUSA’s AmericaFest.

International Business Times UK

Russell Brand Roasts Katy Perry's New Romance: 'Bloom Fine, Justin Trudeau a Stooge'

Russell Brand sparked viral backlash after joking about ex-wife Katy Perry's romance with Justin Trudeau at AmericaFest, calling the former PM a 'globalist stooge.'

The Conversation

Charlie Kirk was emblematic of a country polarised and imploding

In December 2021, I was in an exhibition hall in Phoenix, Arizona, with 10,000 young people who had come to hear a lineup of “America first” speakers, from Tucker Carlson to Ted Cruz. This was AmericaFest, an annual rally led by Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organisation whose founder…

The Guardian - US

‘God is not done with America’: Trump supporters take victory lap at star-studded Turning Point USA event

AmericaFest showcased Maga’s commitment to mobilizing conservative evangelicals into the Republican party base