Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, has dominated headlines time and again when it comes to advocating for her late husband’s legacy and those he left behind. But she did turn heads with that one viral hug with Vice President JD Vance on the live stage,

Ocasio-Cortez highlighted a Verasight poll that showed her besting Vance 51% to 49% in a hypothetical general election matchup.

Ocasio-Cortez said she would easily defeat Vance in a potential 2028 matchup, responding to an early poll sparking speculation about the next president.

The congresswoman has been largely tight-lipped about the 2028 race and whether she will vie for the presidency or the Senate.

New York Rep. AOC said with a laugh that she’d “stomp” Vice President JD Vance if she and the potential 2028 Republican nominee face off in the next presidential election.

The early backing of Ms. Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, is notable because she now leads the influential conservative group he founded, Turning Point USA.