In a video of the exchange, Erika Kirk and Vance are seen hugging tightly with their bodies pressed up against each other. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThis move shows affection, said Karen Donaldson, a communication and body language expert. In body language analysis, there’s something called proxemics, which is how experts read the amount of space between people, according to Donaldson. In the case of Vance and Kirk, they’re “150%” in each other’s intimate space, Donaldson said. Body language experts say the now-viral hug between JD Vance and Erika Kirk speaks volumes about their relationship.

Source: Huffington Post November 09, 2025 11:19 UTC