India, Nov. 1 -- What was supposed to be a heartfelt remembrance turned into one of the most talked-about political events of 2025. Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk exchanged an emotional embrace during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, which has now gone viral online.

The event started with an emotional statement by Erika, 36, who recently took over her late husband's position as the organization's CEO, according to a Parade report.

According to Parade, Erika, 36, who recently succeeded her late husband as the organization's CEO, gave an impassioned statement to kick off the event.

Their embrace was captured on camera, and the video quickly went viral on social media. Vance, wearing a navy suit, was see...