Erika Kirk' intimate hug with JD Vance at the Turning Point USA campus event has kicked a storm on social media. Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk has now broken her silence amid several controversies surrounding her after her emotional hug with US Vice President sparked a lot of chatter on social media. Erika Kirk, who has taken the place of Charlie as Turning Point CEO following his assassination on September 10, said there were many similarities between her late husband and JD Vance.
"No one will ever replace my husband," she told the crowd. "But I do see some similarities of my husband in JD— in Vice President JD Vance. I do. And that's why I am so blessed to be able to introduce him tonight."
As Vance took the stage, he and Erika embraced in an intimate manner. The vice president rested his hands on Erika's waist, and she seemed to thread her fingers through his hair, leaving it slightly mussed.
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Erika Kirk breaks silence
In an interview with Fox News, which has not been aired yet, Erika Kirk spoke how cameras captured every movement and every smile, but there will be restrictions on the media coverage of the court proceedings of Tyler Robinson, the accused in Charlie Kirk's murder. “There were cameras all over my husband when he was murdered,” Kirk told Fox News’ Jesse Watters in a clip posted on X.
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“There have been cameras all over my friends and family, mourning. There have been cameras all over me. Analyzing my every move, analyzing my every smile, my every tear. We deserve to have cameras in there.” “Why not be transparent?” Kirk. “There’s nothing to hide. I know there’s not, because I’ve seen what the case is built on. Let everyone see what true evil is. This is something that could impact a generation and generations to come.”
Erika Kirk broke down in tears during the interview as she was shown a video of Charlie, as per a TOI report. "Sorry guys, just give me a second," she said tearfully. "This is the longest video I’ve watched of him. Just give me a second." Watters said.
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"I didn’t sign up for anything. I just married the love of my life," Erika replied. Erika Kirk faced criticism online after taking up her new role as CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) soon after her husband’s passing. Commentators said she did not observe a mourning period before stepping into the leadership role. A clip of Erika hugging US Senator JD Vance at a public event went viral on social media. Her remarks comparing her late husband to Vance also drew wide attention.
At Charlie Kirk's memorial on September 21, Erika said she forgave Tyler Robinson. "He (Charlie) wanted to save young men just like the one who took his life," Erika said. "That man, that young man, I forgive him,' Erika Kirk said while breaking into tears."
"No one will ever replace my husband," she told the crowd. "But I do see some similarities of my husband in JD— in Vice President JD Vance. I do. And that's why I am so blessed to be able to introduce him tonight."
As Vance took the stage, he and Erika embraced in an intimate manner. The vice president rested his hands on Erika's waist, and she seemed to thread her fingers through his hair, leaving it slightly mussed.
ALSO READ: 'Vance announces divorce, marries Charlie Kirk’s widow by end of 2026': NYT author's chilling prediction amid hug row goes viral
Erika Kirk breaks silence
In an interview with Fox News, which has not been aired yet, Erika Kirk spoke how cameras captured every movement and every smile, but there will be restrictions on the media coverage of the court proceedings of Tyler Robinson, the accused in Charlie Kirk's murder. “There were cameras all over my husband when he was murdered,” Kirk told Fox News’ Jesse Watters in a clip posted on X.ALSO READ: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon fires back at employees’ work from home petition, says 'not making fun of Zoom but...'
“There have been cameras all over my friends and family, mourning. There have been cameras all over me. Analyzing my every move, analyzing my every smile, my every tear. We deserve to have cameras in there.” “Why not be transparent?” Kirk. “There’s nothing to hide. I know there’s not, because I’ve seen what the case is built on. Let everyone see what true evil is. This is something that could impact a generation and generations to come.”
Erika Kirk breaks down
The conversation comes after a hearing earlier this week in which a Utah judge placed limited restrictions on media coverage of the court proceedings for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, but stopped short of banning cameras entirely. The full discussion between Erika and Watters is scheduled to appear on Fox News on Wednesday.Erika Kirk broke down in tears during the interview as she was shown a video of Charlie, as per a TOI report. "Sorry guys, just give me a second," she said tearfully. "This is the longest video I’ve watched of him. Just give me a second." Watters said.
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"I didn’t sign up for anything. I just married the love of my life," Erika replied. Erika Kirk faced criticism online after taking up her new role as CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) soon after her husband’s passing. Commentators said she did not observe a mourning period before stepping into the leadership role. A clip of Erika hugging US Senator JD Vance at a public event went viral on social media. Her remarks comparing her late husband to Vance also drew wide attention.
At Charlie Kirk's memorial on September 21, Erika said she forgave Tyler Robinson. "He (Charlie) wanted to save young men just like the one who took his life," Erika said. "That man, that young man, I forgive him,' Erika Kirk said while breaking into tears."
