INSIDE THE MOMENT: Megyn Kelly Discusses the Massive Crowd at the Ole Miss Turning Point USA Event with Erika Kirk and U.S. Vice President JD Vance 🇺🇸🎙️
In a gripping new segment of The Megyn Kelly Show, broadcast just moments ago, Megyn Kelly sat down with Erika Kirk and Vice President JD Vance to unpack what has quickly become one of the most talked-about campus events in America — the record-breaking Turning Point USA gathering at the University of Mississippi.
From the opening moments, Megyn’s tone was equal parts awe and admiration. “I’ve covered hundreds of political events,” she said, “but what happened in Oxford wasn’t just a rally — it was a movement. You could feel something happening in that room.”
The conversation quickly turned to Erika Kirk’s emotional speech, which left the 10,000-seat arena silent as she shared memories of her late husband, Charlie Kirk, and the mission that continues in his name. Megyn replayed a short clip from the night — Erika standing beneath the bright lights, her hand over her heart, saying softly, “Charlie believed truth was worth living for — even if it cost everything.”
As the footage faded, Megyn turned to Erika. “You could hear a pin drop in that room,” she said. “What was going through your mind in that moment?”
Erika smiled through tears. “I just kept thinking how proud Charlie would be,” she replied. “He always told me, ‘Erika, it’s not about a crowd. It’s about conviction.’ But that night, it felt like conviction had become a crowd — thousands of young people standing for what’s right.”
Vice President JD Vance nodded, recalling the sheer magnitude of the moment. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said. “It wasn’t political theater — it was spiritual. The energy, the faith, the hope — it was America at its best.”
Megyn then revealed a story that hadn’t been told publicly until now — the quiet friendship that’s blossomed between Usha Vance and Erika Kirk. “What people don’t see,” Megyn explained, “is the bond these two women share — one built on faith, motherhood, and resilience.” She smiled knowingly. “Let’s just say, what they talked about off-camera brought everyone in the studio to tears.”
Without giving away too much, Megyn teased, “You’ll want to hear that part — it changes everything.”
Social media instantly lit up after the segment aired. Hashtags like #ErikaKirk, #MegynKellyShow, and #TurningPointUSA began trending within minutes. Fans praised the raw authenticity of the conversation, calling it “one of the most powerful interviews of the year.”
One viewer wrote, “This isn’t politics — this is people remembering who we are.” Another added, “Erika and Usha represent grace and truth in a world that’s starving for both.”
By the end of the show, Megyn summed it up perfectly:
“Sometimes, you cover an event that reminds you why you fell in love with storytelling — this was one of those nights.”
And as the cameras faded to black, one thing was clear — what happened in Oxford wasn’t just a Turning Point event. It was a turning point in the nation’s heart. 🇺🇸✨