Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk drew a massive crowd at a Turning Point USA event held at the University of Mississippi on October 29. The gathering saw over 14,000 students attend, representing nearly half of the campus’ total population. Additional reports indicated that approximately 13,000 adults were turned away due to capacity limits, with organizers confirming the event’s overwhelming popularity.

The turnout was described as “electric,” with attendees expressing strong enthusiasm for the speakers. Erika Kirk opened the event with remarks emphasizing a “spiritual reclaiming of territory” on campus, while Vance addressed questions from students on topics including immigration and America’s cultural foundations.

Vance defended U.S. immigration policies, stating, “There’s too many people who want to come in. My job as vice president is NOT to look out for the interests of the whole world. It’s to look out for the people of the United States.” He also reiterated his belief in Christianity as central to America’s identity, asserting, “You do not have to completely kick God out of the public square… anybody who tells you it’s required by the Constitution is lying to you.”

The event concluded with students chanting “48! 48!” in reference to Vance’s potential presidential bid, marking a significant moment for the gathering. A full recording of the speech was later shared on social media by Vance’s official account.