The embrace between US Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk , widow of the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk , gained a lot of attention. Reactions ranged from suggestions that it was slightly inappropriate to downright vile comments targeting both individuals.

What did Erika Kirk say to JD Vance?

Now, The Mirror USA has spoken to a professional lip-reader to gain insights into what Erika Kirk said when she hugged the Vice President. According to Nicola Hickling, the lip-reader, before going on stage to introduce VP Vance, Erika told her assistant, “I can’t do this, I don’t want to do it. Give me a second.”

After overcoming her hesitation and walking onto the stage, Erika did introduce Vance, and the two shared an embrace. Vance reportedly told her, “I’m proud of you.”

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