Usha Vance 'Should Be Worried' About JD's 'Close' Hug With Erika Kirk: Body Language Expert

How close is too close? A recent embrace between and Erika Kirk has exploded online, sparking a debate that goes beyond mere politics. The hug, described by viewers as 'bizarre' and 'wild', was awkward enough on its own, but it was the presence of Vance's wife, Usha Vance, in the audience that truly set tongues wagging.

The moment was further complicated by comments Kirk made at the event, where she reportedly said, 'No one will ever replace my husband, but I do see some similarities of my husband in Vice President JD Vance'.

Now, a body language expert is weighing in, and her analysis suggests what many viewers suspected: the interaction shows a significant 'lack of boundaries'.

What J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk's 'Super Close' Hug Reveals

Body Language Expert and Behaviour Analyst Traci Brown, who had previously spoken about their interaction, doubled down on her thoughts regarding the bizarre embrace.

'I think they're super close', Brown shared. 'Or she wants to be super close. And he's not saying no, right?'. Brown specifically pointed to Vance's actions as problematic, noting, 'His hands drop to her hips, and that is not formal, and that is, in many instances, not appropriate. However, it's what they're doing'.

Brown, who authored How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft, noted the context of Usha Vance watching from the audience. 'If I was Usha... I would have liked to be a fly on the wall in the car ride home', Brown quipped.

When previously analysing the hug, Brown had dished Kirk tilted 'her head' upon seeing JD which showed 'deep recognition and affection'. She also noted their body language showed a lack of 'formality' and that 'her hand on the back of his head' showed 'deep closeness'.

Other experts echoed this, adding even more concerning details. Body language expert Patti Wood stated the two were 'pressed up against each other' and described Kirk's caress as a controlling, intimate gesture. 'She's got her hands inside of his hair, and if you look at the fingers, there's a tightening, that's a curling around of the fingers, meaning she is pulling him closer', Wood explained. Crucially, Wood also pointed out Vance's reciprocation: 'Vance didn't pull away from her embrace and his facial expressions are positive So, he's into it'.

J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk's Interaction Shows 'Lack of Boundaries'

Brown insisted the interaction between Kirk and JD showed 'a general lack of boundaries'.

'Is it over her whole life? Don't know. But definitely right now, the stress has heightened that', Brown added.

Experts agree the entire embrace was mutual and occurred in what is called 'intimate space'. One analyst, Karen Donaldson, noted they were '150%' inside this space, a proximity 'typically reserved for romantic partners or the closest emotional support relationships', and that 'no one's pulling away'.

Social media users certainly agreed, flooding platforms to pick apart the moment where Kirk put her hands through JD's hair. One critic blasted the interaction between the pair as 'bizarre' and insisted they couldn't remember a time they 'hugged someone like this who was not my own Mr'.

'I have (male) friends I've known for decades, and I have never hugged them like that', another user declared. 'Also thought the same thing about the pleather pants – very inappropriate. I wear pleather pants, but you have to know when/where to wear them'.

Still, another person claimed the photo was 'wild' and showed Kirk was 'really comfortable and at ease' with JD.

Kirk was not without her defenders. One person pointed out that she hugged President Trump 'the same way' and people need to 'stop trashing' her. 'It's almost as if she went through some unimaginable trauma that none of us could relate to', another defender piped in to add.

Not Just J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk's Hug: Aldean Interaction Also Under Fire

J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk's viral moment is not the only one drawing criticism. Kirk's hug with country singer Jason Aldean recently took social media by storm.

When embracing the country singer at the Fox Nation Patriot Awards ceremony last week, Kirk was seen rubbing Aldean's back. Behind him, his wife Brittany seemingly glared and appeared annoyed at the ordeal.

Again, social media was split on their thoughts on the hug. One person asked why she only hugs 'married men', while another said people need to 'get a life'.

While Kirk has not commented directly on the hugs, she recently griped about the intense scrutiny. 'There have been cameras all over me. Analyzing my every move, analyzing my every smile, my every tear. We deserve to have cameras in there', she shared.

With her public embraces of both J.D. Vance and Jason Aldean sparking controversy, Erika Kirk remains a divisive figure. While some defend her actions as a result of trauma, body language experts and social media critics point to a 'lack of boundaries' that continues to fuel debate. As Kirk herself notes, the cameras are analysing her every move. What do you think? Read the full analysis and join the conversation.