India, Nov. 3 -- In her first address since videos of her hugging US Vice President JD Vance went viral, Erika Kirk, the widow of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has opened up about "cameras analysing" her every step.

In an interview with Fox News, Erika said, "There were cameras all over my husband when he was murdered."

The viral hug sparked an avalanche of online speculation, with users questioning the nature of Vance's relationship with Erika Kirk.

Vance, the guest of honour at the University of Mississippi gathering, was introduced onstage by Erika, who delivered a glowing tribute to him.

As Vance walked onto the stage, the two shared a lingering embrace that social media users quickly dissected frame by frame.

Erika's hand ...