What did Erika Kirk say to JD Vance during viral hug? Lip reader decodes surprising message nobody expected

Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk made an emotional appearance at the Turning Point USA event last week after her husband's assassination. But it was her hug with JD Vance that created an uproar on social media. Though critics called the moment "inappropriate", many are wondering what did Erika Kirk told JD Vance when she hugged him. Now, a lip reader has revealed what was said during the quick exchange.

Lip reader Nicola Hickling revealed the words Erika shared before taking the stage during a behind-the-scenes clip, reports Mirror USA. “I can’t do this, I don’t want to do it,” she allegedly told her assistant, before adding, “Give me a second.”

After Erika Kirk gained the composure to take the stage and make the touching comments about her husband, Kirk embraced Vance, who at that moment said, “I’m proud of you.” When the two pulled apart, Erika still expressed reluctance, “It’s not gonna bring him back."


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Erika Kirk-JD Vance's hug sparks row

Erika Kirk received massive backlash after her hug with JD Vance went viral. The vice president was introduced to the stage by Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, who has taken over as CEO of TPUSA. Vance and Erika's emotional embrace when he took the stage quickly went viral on social media.

"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 hips, and she seemed to thread her fingers through his hair, leaving it slightly mussed. The greeting surprised many internet users, according to a flurry of widely circulated social media posts that analyzed their hand placements and debated whether the hug was appropriate for the situation.

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Erika Kirk breaks silence amid criticism

Erika Kirk broke her silence amid several controversies surrounding her after her emotional hug with Vice President JD Vance at the recent Turning Point USA event went viral. In an interview with Fox News, Erika spoke how her every movement, every smile has been captured by the camera but there will be restrictions on the media coverage of the court proceedings of Tyler Robinson, the accused in Charlie Kirk's murder. The interview is yet to be aired.

“There were cameras all over my husband when he was murdered,” Kirk told Fox News’ Jesse Watters in a clip posted on X. “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.”

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Erika Kirk broke down during the interview as she was shown a video of Charlie. "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 Charlie Kirk was on a mission to save Western civilization, asking Erika Kirk whether she signed up for that. "I didn’t sign up for anything. I just married the love of my life," Erika replied.

In 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."