Vice President JD Vance takes the mic to host Charlie Kirks radio show
3 minute readPublished: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 12:13 am
Vance Hosts Kirk's Radio Show, Calls for Unity After Assassination
WASHINGTON - Vice President JD Vance took on the role of guest host for The Charlie Kirk Show on Monday, broadcasting from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The program, which was streamed live, featured appearances by several White House and administration officials. The show served as a tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist.
Vance opened the program by expressing his grief and recounting conversations with Kirk's widow, Erika. He emphasized Kirk's kindness and loving nature. In his closing remarks, Vance condemned what he described as false accusations against Kirk, which he blamed for the killing. He vowed the Trump administration would act to prevent political violence.
The broadcast highlighted Kirk's close relationship with the Trump-Vance team and his significant role in boosting youth voter turnout. Vance, a close friend of Kirk's for nearly a decade, credited Kirk with helping him become vice president. He also acknowledged Kirk's influence in the Trump administration's success.
Other administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, joined Vance on the program. Miller discussed efforts to combat what he described as violence on the far left.
Vance's hosting duties, according to political science professor Jody Baumgartner, are likely due to the vice president's more flexible schedule compared to the president.
BNN's Perspective: While the Vice President's personal connection to the deceased is understandable, the use of the White House for a partisan radio show raises questions about the blurring of lines between official government business and political activity. It's crucial to remember that while unity is a worthy goal, it cannot come at the expense of accountability or the free exchange of ideas.
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