A recent moment at a Turning Point USA event in Mississippi has gone viral, with US Senator JD Vance embracing podcaster Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The hug has drawn attention due to Vance's previous remarks about his Hindu-born wife, Usha Vance, and his hope that she might one day convert to Christianity.
“No one will ever replace Charlie… but I do see some similarities between my husband and JD.”
Author's summary: Senator JD Vance's hug with Erika Kirk sparks controversy.