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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Shyna Mae Deang

Erika Kirk Slammed For 'Classless' Joke About Grabbing JD Vance's Butt

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Erika Kirk is facing backlash after making a joke about grabbing Senator JD Vance’s butt, with critics calling the remark 'classless' and inappropriate for a public political event. (Credit: mrserikakirk/Instagram)

Erika Kirk is facing a fresh wave of criticism after making a provocative joke about 'grabbing' Vice President J D Vance during a live interview, a remark that instantly reignited the controversy surrounding their viral embrace earlier this autumn.

Speaking on Megyn Kelly Live on 24 November 2025, Kirk joked that she 'wouldn't get as much hate' if she had grabbed Vance's backside, a comment widely condemned as inappropriate, tone-deaf and disrespectful given the political context.

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