JD Vance, 2028, and the Machinery Moving Into Place

We need to talk about what’s happening with JD Vance.

Erica Kirk has now come out and publicly endorsed JD Vance for 2028. That matters. It’s not speculative anymore. It’s out in the open. This is happening.

And before anything else, people need to understand this clearly: JD Vance is a creation.
He does not exist politically without billionaire Peter Thiel. Without Peter Thiel’s money, backing, and influence, there is no JD Vance as we know him today. That’s foundational.

JD Vance recently appeared at AmericaFest, and given everything going on in the country right now, his messaging is revealing. Listen closely to what he chose to focus on.

He talked about ending DEI, about not apologizing for being white, about judging people by merit instead of race, sex, or ethnicity. He framed it as rejecting identity politics.

Here’s the problem.

Why is this his focus?

We are in an economic downturn. People are struggling. Costs are rising. Wages aren’t. People are anxious, angry, and desperate. And instead of leading with a serious economic message, JD Vance is centering identity narratives.

That should concern everyone looking ahead to 2028.

The Contradiction Inside the Message

Vance says, “We don’t persecute you for being male, straight, gay, or anything else. All we demand is that you be a great American patriot.”

But that is not what’s actually happening inside his party.

JD Vance is currently being attacked by his own side because of his wife. People are openly saying she’s “not American.” Vivek Ramaswamy is being attacked because of his background and nationality. And Vivek—desperate to belong—keeps going along with it anyway.

And then we see the party roll out celebrity tokens.

Nicki Minaj.

Let’s be honest about what’s happening here.

Nicki Minaj’s career is on the downward slope. That’s not an insult—it’s the reality of the music industry. Unless you’re a once-in-a-generation artist like Michael Jackson or Prince, this happens. Sales decline. Streaming declines. Cultural relevance fades.

Nicki Minaj is looking for relevance and money. That’s why she attached herself to Trump and MAGA. This isn’t about ideology. It’s about her pocket.

We saw this before with Amber Rose. They dragged her out, rebranded her, told her she was “one of us now,” and used her until she wasn’t useful anymore.

Ask yourself honestly: based on everything you’ve seen from Nicki Minaj over the years, do you believe she’s actually conservative?

She doesn’t know politics. She wants attention. She wants a check.

And yes—people should also ask whether she’s angling for protection or favors, especially given her husband’s criminal history involving the sexual assault of a minor—something many in that AmericaFest audience likely don’t even know.

Vivek Ramaswamy: The Desperation to Belong

Now let’s talk about Vivek Ramaswamy.

He is wealthy. He doesn’t need politics. He could walk away tomorrow. Yet he’s clinging to this movement with visible desperation.

He ran a presidential campaign centered on meritocracy and “post-identity politics,” yet now he’s being humiliated daily by people in his own party who openly don’t want him there.

And still—he keeps smiling. Still—he keeps trying.

He ran for president. Failed. Now he’s running for governor of Ohio. But don’t be mistaken: this is about positioning, not governing.

Vivek just got here. He wasn’t “Team Trump” for years. He admitted that himself. He jumped on the bandwagon when it became useful. And now he’s on stage lecturing the movement as if he built it.

They plan to use him. Period.

The Succession Plan That Was Already in Motion

Now here’s where everything comes together.

It’s been reported—openly—that Republican power brokers had mapped out a MAGA succession plan.

That plan was this:

JD Vance would run for president in 2028

Charlie Kirk would be his vice president

After eight years, Charlie Kirk would run for president himself

Donald Trump Jr. would eventually be groomed as his VP

Charlie Kirk wasn’t a side character. He was central.

Charlie Kirk introduced JD Vance to Donald Trump. Without Charlie, there likely is no Vice President JD Vance. Trump’s own family openly acknowledged Charlie’s brilliance and future political potential.

And people who dismiss Charlie Kirk because of his age fundamentally misunderstand his impact.

He founded Turning Point USA at 18.
By 22, he was speaking at the RNC.
He built the largest right-wing youth political organization in the country.
He reshaped GOP ground operations.
He helped deliver the popular vote.
He published books, built divisions, expanded donor networks, and centralized influence.

Love him or hate him—Charlie Kirk mattered.

Why Charlie Became a Problem

In the months before his assassination, Charlie Kirk began changing his stance on foreign policy.

He pushed back against:

War with Iran

Regime change

Pro-Israel donor pressure

He openly warned Trump against escalating conflict. He spoke publicly against intervention. He privately expressed fatigue with donor influence.

That’s not a small shift.

That’s a threat.

Someone with Charlie Kirk’s influence—especially among young voters—who opposes war and regime change is not someone powerful interests want near the Oval Office.

Vice President today. President tomorrow.

Then suddenly—he’s gone.

And with Charlie gone, that VP slot opens back up.

Erica Kirk’s Endorsement and the Path Forward

At AmericaFest, Erica Kirk made it explicit: JD Vance is the future. Turning Point Action is already organizing for 2026 and 2028. The “red wall” strategy is in motion. The party is aligning behind him.

Marco Rubio has already pledged support.

This isn’t speculation. This is coordination.

Now JD Vance needs a new running mate.

And don’t be surprised if Vivek Ramaswamy—governor race or not—tries to slide into that role.

Especially while JD Vance himself faces racial attacks over his wife.

And especially as online supporters start circulating images and narratives pairing JD Vance and Erica Kirk together as the next “power couple.”

The Real Problem: No Opposition

Here’s the core issue.

The Democratic Party has no answer to this. None.

Their bench is empty.
Their approval ratings are terrible.
Their leadership is corporate, uninspiring, and disconnected.
They failed to build a youth infrastructure.
They failed to plan succession.
They failed to cultivate leaders outside the donor class.

Turning Point USA planned for the future. Democrats did not.

And now people are angry—on both sides.

Angry about Epstein.
Angry about Israel.
Angry about corruption.
Angry about economic disparity.

That’s why 2028 may not belong to either party.

People are going to start looking elsewhere.

Independent candidates.
Third-party candidates.
Someone who isn’t owned by billionaires.
Someone willing to focus on economic reality, not identity theater.

Because while JD Vance and Vivek argue about race and culture, people can’t afford rent.

Final Thought

Charlie Kirk’s opinions didn’t change on domestic issues.

They changed on foreign policy.

And shortly after that—he was killed.

That should make people think.

2028 is coming fast.

And it’s going to be wild.

Stay tuned.