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Erika Kirk Breaks Silence on Intimate Hug With Vice President JD Vance

On November 24, 2025, Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, told Megyn Kelly `My love language is touch` while reenacting her non-romantic hug with Vice President JD Vance.
At an Oct. 29 Turning Point USA memorial, Erika Kirk introduced Vice President JD Vance after honoring her late husband, Charlie Kirk, seven weeks after his assassination.
Photographs and short clips show that Erika Kirk placed her hand on the back of Vice President JD Vance's head while he briefly held her waist, sparking viral body-language debate.
Observors noted the second family's muted public response on November 20, 2025, as Usha Vance's office dismissed ringless speculation, and the White House did not immediately comment on the viral hug.
As Turning Point USA's CEO, Erika Kirk signaled support for Vice President JD Vance's possible 2028 bid and embraced Sergio Gor in the Oval Office on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Snopes

Lean Left

Erika Kirk said she would get less hate if she had touched Vance's derrière

She responded to criticism of a hug she shared with the vice president after her husband Charlie Kirk’s death.

14 hours ago·United States

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Berliner Morgenpost

Center

Erika Kirk Defends Embrace of Jd Vance: "My Language Is Touch

Erika Kirk supports JD Vance as the next U.S. president – a wish of her killed husband. A hug of the two creates speculation.

17 hours ago·Berlin, Germany

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saarbruecker-zeitung.de

Center

Us Politics: Charlie Kirk's Widow Supports Jd Vance

Trump's vice-president has not yet decided whether to take part in the presidential election in 2028. However, he already has an important supporter. She also explains how there was a heartfelt hug.

20 hours ago

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The Gateway Pundit

Far Right

Megyn Kelly Asks Erika Kirk About Her Viral JD Vance Hug

Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative icon and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, has responded to those who criticized her viral, now-infamous hug with Vice President JD Vance as being inappropriate. The hug took place last month at a Turning Point USA event honoring her late husband, at which both Erika and Vance spoke. As a tribute video played, Erika Kirk introduced Vance onstage. She walked toward him as he approached the stage. They b…

23 hours ago·United States

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The Independent

Lean Left

Erika Kirk talks TPUSA support for JD Vance in 2028 after their intense hug

Widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk defended her lingering hug with JD Vance and slapped back at critics of it in an interview with Megyn Kelly

24 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Indian Express

Lean Left

Erika Kirk opens up about viral JD Vance hug after husband Charlie’s assasination

Erika Kirk, who is now the CEO of Turning Point USA, following the assassination of her husband, said those hating the hug probably need a hug themselves.

1 day ago·India

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