During a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, Erika and Vance shared a hug that many deemed overly intimate. Observers noted Erika running her fingers through Vance’s hair while he rested his hand on her waist, sparking debate due to his role as vice president and his marital status. This incident resurfaced in online discussions following Erika’s remarks about her solitary nights. A social media user quipped, “That’s what she has JD Vance for,” referencing their perceived closeness.

Another commentator took the humor further, questioning, “JD doesn’t even have the decency to stay the whole night?” Meanwhile, some comments turned biting, highlighting the age difference between Charlie and Erika and his views on traditional family roles. An X user taunted, “JD is there… plus you were a dried-up old maid according to Charlie.” Clearly, the public won’t soon forget Erika and Vance’s viral moment.

While speculation about the nature of Erika and Vance’s relationship persists, some believe their connection may hold political significance for the MAGA movement. Following Charlie’s passing, Vance has stepped in to host “The Charlie Kirk Show” and participate in Turning Point USA events, leading some to suggest their relationship is strategic rather than personal.

Rumors even hint at ambitions for higher office. One X user speculated, “Spoiler alert: JD Vance will pick Erika Kirk to be Vice President when he makes his presidential run in 2028.” This theory has found traction beyond social media, with Redditors comparing it to past GOP strategies, such as John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate in 2008. The discussion continues to unfold as observers weigh the implications of this potential partnership.

Another took the joke one step further. “JD doesn’t even have the decency to stay the whole night?” Others were even more vicious, bringing up Charlie and Erika’s age gap and his beliefs that women should marry young and have lots of children. “JD is there… plus you were a dried up old maid according to Charlie,” the X user wrote. Netizens are proving that they won’t let Erika and Vance’s viral moment slip into obscurity anytime soon.

While many believe that something inappropriate may be going on, others think JD Vance and Erika Kirk’s new closeness might have bigger implications for the MAGA movement. Since the prominent Donald Trump ally’s death, Vance has hosted “The Charlie Kirk Show” and took his place in the aforementioned Turning Point USA event. All this have led some social media users to argue that his relationship with Erika is more political than personal.

Some go so far as to make the case that Vance and Erika have big ambitions. “Spoiler alert: JD Vance will pick Erika Kirk to be Vice President when he makes his presidential run in 2028,” an X user conjectured. This was far from the only place where this possibility was discussed, with Redditors diving deep into the reasoning. “This is right out of the GOP playbook of the past, similar to McCain picking Sarah Palin to be his VP in 2008,” one user argued.

Whether they have an affair behind the scenes is irrelevant, according to this theory. “JD is playing the ‘hero’ character for her somehow, her knight in shining armor, and with her as VP she’s going to reflect his ‘hero’ meaning onto the US,” the netizen continued. While many agree that this is a possibility, others were more skeptical. “Nah. It’s already set. He’ll pick Donald Trump Jr. to continue the MAGA family line. That was part of the plan of why he was chosen in the first place,” another user replied. Only time will tell who’s right.