days surrounding the memorial honoring her late husband, Charlie Kirk, who passed away in September. Moments before she hugged the vice president, she had watched a tribute that brought her to tears, and the embrace was simply an exchange of compassion between long-time allies. She recalled Vance quietly telling her, “I’m proud of you,” while she responded with “God bless you,” a phrase she often uses during emotional interactions. She emphasized that touch has always been her way of expressing kindness, especially during difficult seasons, and admitted that the sudden scrutiny was surprising. “Anyone who criticizes a hug probably needs a hug themselves,” she remarked gently, urging others to view the moment with empathy.
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