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Within the months since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed throughout a talking engagement, his widow, Erika Kirk, has made quite a few public appearances.
Erika has been criticized by some observers who consider that she’s been too oriented towards enterprise and publicity within the wake of her husband’s demise.
Now, she’s taking flak for a completely completely different cause.
Throughout certainly one of her current media occasions, Erika hugged a controversial nation singer, and lots of observers consider that the interplay was not as harmless because it appeared.
Erika and Jason’s awkward second goes viral
All of it went down on the Fox Nation Patriot Awards, the place Erika acquired an award named in honor of her late husband.
The award was offered by nation singer Jason Aldean, who is not any stranger to controversy himself.
At one level within the ceremony, Erika and Jason hugged, and lots of viewers felt that the show went on too lengthy and was typically too affectionate — particularly because it all went down in entrance of Aldean’s spouse.
You possibly can watch the second beneath at in regards to the 5 minute mark.
“No matter occurred to a great ol respectful handshake?” one particular person wrote (by way of Yahoo! Information).
“Extraordinarily inappropriate!!!! And disgrace on Jason for doing it!” a second commented.
“He tried to tug away at the very least as soon as and he or she held him tighter and pulled him again in,” a 3rd chimed in.
Defenders lash out at critics for making mountain out of molehill
After all, Erika additionally had loads of defenders who insisted that she and Jason did nothing incorrect.
“I wasn’t bothered. I believe it’s all being taken out of context,” one particular person commented.
“Oh my God, individuals make massive deal out of nothing. That’s only a hug of appreciation,” one other added.
“Let’s not make extra of this than it needs to be.. Simply cease!!” a 3rd chimed in.
This isn’t the primary time that Erika’s public shows of affection have attracted controversy.
Final month, she acquired flak for hugging J.D. Vance and evaluating the vice chairman to her late husband.
After a number of memes and a few gentle jesting, the general public largely moved on from that scenario — and we’re guessing that’s what is going to occur right here too.
