
Donald Trump's brief peck on the cheek of Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA rally inside an Arizona megachurch on Friday has triggered an online pile-on, with critics branding the moment 'creepy uncle vibes' and supporters accusing detractors of wilfully manufacturing outrage.
For context, the kiss took place at the 'Build the Red Wall' event hosted by Turning Point USA at Dream City Church in Phoenix, where Donald Trump appeared alongside Kirk, the group's CEO. Kirk, the widow of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk, has been under a harsh spotlight since taking over his role, with online detractors accusing her of everything from infidelity to acting as an Israeli spy.