Political Oopsies
He declared “Mission Accomplished” in 2003… just before years of war continued.
Who is George W Bush?
This conservative activist founded Turning Point USA in 2012 at age 18.
Who is Charlie Kirk?
Donald Trump launched his first presidential campaign in this year.
What is 2015?
J.D. Vance is best known for this 2016 memoir about his Appalachian upbringing.
What is Hillbilly Elegy?
A politician says, “I can see Russia from my house!”
What is SNL? (Tina fey as Sarah Palin)
In 2012, this presidential candidate claimed “binders full of women” when asked about gender equity.
Who is Mitt Romney?
Turning Point USA’s slogan is this three-word phrase focused on economic liberty and limited government.
What is "Big Government Sucks"?
Trump’s famous slogan during the 2016 campaign.
What is "Make America Great Again"?
Vance represents this U.S. state in the Senate.
What is Ohio?
A president looks at the solar eclipse without glasses and says, “I looked directly at it!”
What is real life? (Donald trump 2017)
This 2020 presidential candidate accidentally played Despacito on his phone during a Hispanic Heritage Month event.
Who is Joe Biden?
TPUSA’s annual student conference, held in Florida, brings together thousands of young conservatives.
What is AmericaFest?
This former reality TV show helped make Trump a household name.
What is The Apprentice?
J.D. Vance served in this branch of the U.S. military before attending college.
What is the marine corps?
A candidate eats a corn dog at the Iowa State Fair so awkwardly that it becomes a meme.
What is Real Life? (Michele Bachmann 2011)
During a live stream, this member of Congress accidentally turned on a cat filter and couldn’t turn it off.
What is a Texas lawyer during Zoom court? (Bonus if they say: “I’m not a cat.”)
In 2021, this social media controversy involved TPUSA interns posting pro-Trump messages from fake accounts
What is the “troll farm” or “astroturfing scandal”?
Trump was impeached twice; the first time was related to a phone call with this country’s president
What is Ukraine?
Vance graduated from this Ivy League law school.
What is Yale Law School?
A presidential debate includes the line: “I’m not going to let my opponent hog all the good ideas I don’t have.”
What is SNL (parody of a debate)
This politician spelled their own name wrong on their campaign website — twice.
Who is Rick Perry?
This group affiliated with TPUSA focuses specifically on faith and religious values.
What is Turning Point Faith?
Trump appointed this many Supreme Court justices during his term.
What is three?
In Hillbilly Elegy, Vance credits this person — his tough-as-nails grandmother — for keeping him on track.
Who is Mamaw?
A politician raps "Lose Yourself" by Eminem in a campaign ad to connect with voters.
What is real life? (Vivek Ramaswamy, 2023)