Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosh MarcusWednesday 15 April 2026 00:24 BSTVance challenges Pope's claim that "God is never on the side of those who wield the sword"Erika Kirk skipped a planned appearance with Vice President JD Vance at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia after receiving "very serious threats."“It’s a terrible reflection on the state of reality and the state of the country,” Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet said onstage at the Akins Ford Arena in AthensVance said the threats ahead of Tuesday’s event left Erika Kirk, Turning Point’s CEO, “worried.”He also condemned the "preposterous" and "disgusting" attacks and conspiracy theories targeting Erika Kirk in the wake of her husband's death.Speculation about a romantic relationship between Erika Kirk and Vance, sparked by an affectionate hug, has been dismissed by both as well as Vance's wife, Usha Vance.In fullErika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving ‘very serious threats’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in