Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk say she would get less hate if she had touched JD Vance’s backside?

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Claim: Erika Kirk said she would get less hate if she had touched Vice President JD Vance’s backside.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: During an interview with Megyn Kelly, Kirk responded to criticism of their widely discussed hug. After Kelly said critics acted “like you touched the back of his a**,” Kirk replied, “I feel like I wouldn’t get as much hate if I did that,” clearly affirming the sentiment.

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Date: 11/27/2025

 

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Last Updated on November 29, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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