Erika Kirk Opens Up About Her Viral Hug with JD Vance and the Grief Behind It

it appeared to be simply an embrace between friends in the middle of a hard day. Online, however, it quickly turned into something else.

A Hug Turned Into a Flashpoint

Once clips of the embrace began circulating, many viewers zeroed in on details: Erika’s hand moving to the back of JD’s head, JD’s own hands on her waist, the length of the hug. Short continue reading …