India, April 18 -- A brief on-stage interaction between Donald Trump and Erika Kirk has triggered backlash online after a video from a rally in Phoenix went viral. The moment occurred during the "Build the Red Wall" event hosted by Turning Point USA at Dream City Church.

After Kirk introduced Trump with praise, he leaned in and kissed her on the cheek, drawing applause from attendees but sparking controversy online.

As clips spread across X, reactions ranged from dismissive to critical. One user wrote, "Every single one of his interactions with women makes my skin crawl."

"Who is going to tell him that she isn't 12 anymore?" one comment read, while another referenced a previous viral moment involving JD Vance and Kirk, writing: "Well s...