By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following the death of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA is mobilizing to support Vice President JD Vance in the upcoming 2028 election. The organization plans to deploy representatives across Iowa to build campaign infrastructure and potentially secure Vance’s victory. While a recent poll shows Vance with a plurality of Republican support, a significant portion of the electorate remains undecided. Despite this, Vance has called for party unity, while also facing criticism for his perceived tolerance of bigotry within the party.
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GOP coalescing behind Vance as Trump privately dismisses third-term run – well, here’s the lay of the land, as it seems, based on what’s circulating. The buzz is that the Republican Party is starting to rally around J.D. Vance, while whispers suggest that Trump is privately putting the kibosh on any idea of a third term.
This whole scenario is interesting because, legally speaking, a third term isn’t even on the table for Trump. So, the fact that he’s supposedly dismissing it is, in some ways, a non-story. It’s almost like the media is creating a narrative when there isn’t one to begin with. It’s an unconstitutional prospect that’s never been viable.
Let’s look at Vance for a moment. He has, let’s say, a certain “charisma.” Others are less charitable, describing him in less flattering terms. The interesting thing is that he is backed by some serious players, like Peter Thiel and perhaps even Elon Musk. If he does run, Vance could give the Democrats an advantage. Vance’s public persona doesn’t exactly scream “everyman,” but he seems to be attempting a big tent approach.
However, the Republican base, particularly the MAGA crowd, seems primed to back whoever fits the mold: white, male, and perceived as fighting against the “woke” agenda. With the backing of Turning Point USA, Vance seems to have some momentum. They plan to build a campaign infrastructure to give him a shot at securing the nomination, potentially side-stepping the usual messy primary process.
The timing is interesting as well. With the 2028 election still a few years out, the field is wide open. A recent poll indicated that Vance has a plurality of support amongst Republicans, but a significant portion of voters don’t have a specific candidate in mind, which signifies that other figures could still gain traction. The public perception of Vance doesn’t always translate across the aisle. His approval ratings among the general population are considerably lower.
The situation is like a slow-motion chess game, with everyone posturing and positioning themselves. Trump’s involvement in all of this is what truly dictates the game. He will likely stay involved in the party, possibly using Truth Social to influence the party’s direction. It is expected that the next election will have the billionaires and the commoners in opposition.