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Photos of Turning Point USA’s annual conservative youth conference

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.

This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors.

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Attendees applaud during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Erika Kirk speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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A worker moves a microphone used by Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on the day he was fatally shot during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Michael Knowles speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Erika Kirk greets Vice President JD Vance during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Attendees stand during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Attendees ride an escalator into the main hall during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
People attend Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Attendees observe the National Anthem during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Ben Shapiro walks on stage before speaking during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Attendees sit on the floor during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Wis. Rep. Tom Tiffany throws a cheesehead to the crowd after he spoke during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Students wave a flag reading “Socialism SUCKS” during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Russell Brand speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Attendees sing and pray during Faith Night worship events at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
A right-wing podcaster speaks with attendees during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
An attendee looks toward the stage during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
An attendee looks on as Erika Kirk speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Photos of Turning Point USA's annual conservative youth conference | iNFOnews.ca
Attendees sit and rest during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

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