TPUSA crowd chants ‘48’ as JD Vance speaks at Ole Miss event

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI: Vice President JD Vance appears to enjoy strong support from young conservative voters. On Wednesday, October 29, he spoke at a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event held at The Pavilion at Ole Miss on the University of Mississippi campus.

As soon as Vance took the stage, chants of “48!” echoed through the venue. The vice president engaged directly with the enthusiastic crowd, also taking a moment to honor his late friend and Turning Point founder, Charlie Kirk.

The video of the event quickly went viral, with social media buzzing over the crowd’s energy and the symbolic meaning behind the chant. So what does “48” signify? The number is seen by many as a nod to Vance potentially becoming the 48th President of the United States.

‘48’ chant from students steals spotlight at TPUSA event

Thousands of students at the University of Mississippi chanted “48!” in unison as JD Vance took the stage. At first, he seemed confused and asked, “I don’t know what you’re saying.” Once he realized what the chant meant, he laughed and responded, “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, ladies and gentlemen!” The crowd erupted in laughter and applause.

Vance encouraged students to relax and engage freely, saying, “We’re all here to have a nice conversation, and we’re all supportive of it.” He also drew applause when he emphasized that his job “is not to look out for the interests of the world, but to look out for the people of the United States.”

Joining him on stage was Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, who helped lead the discussion and connect with students during the event.

Social media lights up after crowd chants ‘48’ for JD Vance

Once the clip surfaced online, it sparked a wave of reactions. One user posted, “I absolutely love to see this. No denying he will be 48."

"He energy’s right, but let’s stay focused -2025 is about RESULTS, not premature chants. Trump’s administration delivered historic border security, crushed inflation through deregulation, and restored energy dominance. Vance’s leadership amplifies that success daily.

While TPUSA’s enthusiasm fuels the movement, real victories come from relentless execution: auditing every agency, slashing bureaucratic bloat, and redirecting wasted billions to American priorities. The “48” hype should remind Washington that MAGA’s here to stay -no complacency, no retreat. Keep the momentum on policy, not symbolism," shares another user. 

Another user wrote, "There’s no denying that JD would make an awesome 48th president."

"JD Vance is one of the most articulate, well-spoken figures in politics. 48 material for sure," praised another user. 

"EVERYONE, doesnt matter who you like, should be listening to Vance right now..WOW he is GOOD..honestly he is REALLY GOOD..he WILL be President," another added. 

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