Tag: political convention


  • What You Missed at Turning Point’s Chaotic AmericaFest

    What You Missed at Turning Point’s Chaotic AmericaFest

    Overview: A convention in the eye of a storm Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest has long billed itself as a showcase of conservative energy and youthful enthusiasm. This year’s event, held in Phoenix, pulled into sharper focus the tensions and questions simmering beneath the surface of the movement. As the halfway point approached, attendees, organizers, and…

  • What You Missed at Turning Point’s Chaotic AmericaFest

    What You Missed at Turning Point’s Chaotic AmericaFest

    Overview: AmericaFest at a Critical Midpoint Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest has long been a showcase for the organization’s core advocates, messaging, and growing grass‑roots momentum. At the halfway point this year, observers described a convention that was anything but quiet, mixing high energy and disquieting episodes. Erika Kirk, a leader within the movement at…

  • What You Missed as Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest Went Off Script

    What You Missed as Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest Went Off Script

    AmericaFest’s Halfway Point: Chaos, Color, and a Warmer Spotlight PHOENIX — As Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest steamed toward its midpoint, attendees, speakers, and organizers found themselves navigating a mix of chatter, controversy, and moments of awkward candor. Erika Kirk, a longtime leader who has helped steer the group’s public-facing face for years, tried to…