Fox News is set to broadcast a primetime news show live from the Turning Point USA event taking place at the University of Mississippi this week. The highly anticipated gathering will feature Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk, and it represents a revised version of the speaking tour initially led by Charlie Kirk prior to his untimely death.
Charlie Kirk was tragically killed by a single gunshot on September 10 while addressing students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. His passing interrupted a planned 15-event tour titled the American Comeback Tour. In light of this tragedy, Turning Point USA has rebranded the tour as “This is the Turning Point,” aiming to celebrate Kirk’s mission and uphold the values he championed.
The event at Ole Miss will take place on Wednesday, October 29, at 5 p.m., with doors opening at 3 p.m. Jesse Watters’ show, “Jesse Watters Primetime,” will broadcast live from the campus, during which Erika Kirk will introduce Vice President JD Vance. The format will include a debate and a Q&A session with students, making it an engaging platform for discussion.
For those interested in attending, tickets are available for free to students, while general admission tickets are also free but subject to a waitlist. Registration for tickets can be done through the event website.
In a significant addition to the programming surrounding this event, Jesse Watters will conduct an exclusive interview with Erika Kirk, scheduled to air at 7 p.m. CT on Wednesday, November 5. Additionally, Fox Nation will launch a multi-part limited-edition documentary series featuring extensive behind-the-scenes content with Mrs. Kirk on Friday, November 7. Leading up to these features, Watters will visit the Turning Point USA headquarters in Arizona before attending the Ole Miss event.
Turning Point USA emphasizes that each stop on this tour is a way to honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy while reinforcing the importance of free speech. The sentiment echoed on the event website stresses the necessity of using their voices to maintain the fight for their beliefs, underscoring a commitment to uphold free expression.