Erika Kirk as the next FLOTUS? Here's why Joy Reid suggests JD Vance could divorce ‘Brown Hindu’ Usha for Charlie Kirk's widow before his 2028 US Presidential bid

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid has sparked a fresh firestorm after making provocative remarks about Erika Kirk and JD Vance during an appearance on the 'I’ve Had It' podcast. Reid claimed that the vice president might consider distancing himself from his Indian-American wife, Usha Vance, ahead of a 2028 presidential run to better align with the MAGA base, even suggesting he could pursue Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika who could be the new 'FLOTUS'.


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Reid went further, suggesting that Vance may struggle to position himself as US President Donald Trump’s natural successor in 2028, claiming that some hardline MAGA supporters would not embrace the idea of Brown-Hindu Usha as first lady.

"They can't have the successor to MAGA be the guy with the Brown Hindu wife," she said of Vance. "They're also Christian nationalists. That ain't going to work. That's why he's throwing his wife under the bus. Poor Usha. Or she's in on it."

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Amid the brewing controversy over Vance’s dynamics with Erika, the conversation on the I’ve Had It podcast took an even sharper turn as the hosts dissected the pair’s recent public interactions.

"Playing slap and tickle with Erika Kirk, it's the weirdest s--- I've ever seen," "I’ve Had It" co-host Jennifer Welch said. "She's like in her Tammy Faye era."

"Holding on the back of his head and rubbing on his head," Reid expressed utter surprise, noting that she would find it weird if a woman held her husband that closely - a pointed reference to the way Erika - embraced the vice president at a Turning Point event last month.

"You not doing that right thing. (You're) supposed to be a widow, you in leather pants?" Reid said of Erika Kirk. "That's not widow wear."

Reid seemed to imply that swapping his current wife for Erika would, in her view, amount to a calculated bid by Vance to tighten his grip on the MAGA base.

"Wouldn't it be the most perfect fairy tale, MAGA fairy tale, if he finally sees the light that he needs a White queen instead of this Brown Hindu?" she asked. "I mean, I'm not saying that's happening, or maybe that Usha is not even in on it."

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'MY LOVE LANGUAGE IS... ': ERIKA KIRK ON VIRAL HUG WITH JD VANCE

Erika Kirk recently broke silence about the viral moment in which she hugged Vance, a clip that quickly spread across social media questioning her integrity after the assassination of his husband Charlie Kirk. Addressing the attention, she explained that physical affection comes naturally to her, saying, "My love language is touch." Erika emphasized that the hug was simply an expression of warmth and support. Despite the online buzz, she remains unfazed and true to her personality.

Charlie, the CEO of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while giving a speech at Utah Valley University in September. Weeks later, on October 29, Erika and Vance shared an emotional moment during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi. The hug quickly went viral, fueling speculation about their relationship.

In an interview with Megyn Kelly during her Arizona tour on November 24, Erika addressed the moment and the rumors that followed. She acknowledged that many people closely analyzed her body language and the interaction between her and Vance, sparking widespread debate online.

"Please. So for those of you who know me, I never. Whoever is like hating on a hug who needs a hug themselves, I will give you a free hug anytime you want to hug. My love language is touch, if you will."

Erika, while describing the whole situation 'play by play', further said, "I'm walking over, he's walking over. I'm starting to cry. He says he's so proud of you. And I say, God bless you. And I touch the back of his head."

"Anyone whom I have hugged that I have touched the back of your head when I hug you, I always say, God bless you. That's just me. If you want to take that out of context, go right ahead again. That, to me, shows that you need a hug more than anyone else."