Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference

Jon Cherry

Attendees line up for the VIP section during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

Republished December 20, 2025 - 5:09 PM

Original Publication Date December 19, 2025 - 8:11 AM

PHOENIX (AP) — Turning Point USA is holding its annual youth conference in Phoenix, where conservative influencers have clashed and the women have drawn inspiration from Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who now leads the political movement that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House.

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