Erika Kirk & Jason Aldean Criticized For ‘Disrespectul,’ ‘Sensitive-Feely’ Second

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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 loss of life.

Now, she’s taking flak for a completely totally different cause.

Throughout one among her current media occasions, Erika hugged a controversial nation singer, and plenty 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 introduced by nation singer Jason Aldean, who isn’t any stranger to controversy himself.

At one level within the ceremony, Erika and Jason hugged, and plenty 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 may watch the second beneath at in regards to the 5 minute mark.

“No matter occurred to a very good ol respectful handshake?” one particular person wrote (through Yahoo! Information).

“Extraordinarily inappropriate!!!! And disgrace on Jason for doing it!” a second commented.

“He tried to drag away not less than 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 unsuitable.

“I wasn’t bothered. I believe it’s all being taken out of context,” one particular person commented.

“Oh my God, folks make large deal out of nothing. That’s only a hug of appreciation,” one other added.

“Let’s not make extra of this than it must 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 obtained flak for hugging J.D. Vance and evaluating the vp to her late husband.

After a number of memes and a few mild jesting, the general public largely moved on from that scenario — and we’re guessing that’s what’s going to occur right here too.