Supporters of Erika Kirk have come to her defense following allegations of an ‘inappropriate’ hug, this time involving country singer Jason Aldean.
In September, Charlie Kirk was tragically killed at an event hosted by his organization, Turning Point USA, at Utah Valley University.
During the event, Kirk was seated under an open tent taking questions from attendees when he was shot fatally in the neck.
After the death of the conservative commentator, Erika vowed to carry on his mission for the non-profit as she stepped into the role of CEO.
Erika has remained committed to her promise, which has led to her being more present in the public sphere.
Last month, she organized an event at the University of Mississippi as part of the ‘This Is the Turning Point’ tour, which featured JD Vance.
During the event, the vice president took the stage and hugged Erika before delivering his speech, making the encounter a topic of discussion.
As they hugged, Erika placed her hand on the back of Vance’s head in a gesture that appeared quite personal, sparking conversation.
Once again, Erika’s series of close embraces gained attention online after she accepted the inaugural Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at the Fox Nation Patriot Awards on Thursday, November 6.
The 36-year-old received the award from country singer Aldean and his wife, Brittany, which led to an embrace reminiscent of the one with Vance.
Commenting on the embrace on X, formerly known as Twitter, a social media user remarked: “It’s not a healthy way to hug someone. It’s overly familiar. It’s intimate. She has poor boundaries.”
While some criticized Erika’s hugs as being too ‘touchy-feely,’ others stood in support of the Turning Point USA CEO.
One individual commented, “Take notice, haters. This is how Erika Kirk hugs,” while another added, “This right here is a Mrs. Erika Kirk hug, folks — the kind that reminds me of church mothers’ embrace, where you know she’s saying a quick silent prayer.”
Erika recently spoke with Fox News’ Jesse Watters, addressing the scrutiny she has faced since her husband’s death and acknowledging the upcoming trial of Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson.
She expressed her views on the defense’s request to prohibit cameras in the courtroom during Robinson’s trial.
She stated: “There were cameras all over my husband when he was murdered. There have been cameras all over my friends and family mourning. There have been cameras all over me, analyzing my every move, analyzing every smile, my every tear, we deserve to have cameras in there.
“Why not be transparent? There is nothing to hide, I know there is not because I have seen what the case is built on.”