Donald Trump and Erika Kirk Share a Kiss During Swearing-In Ceremony at the Oval Office
A routine swearing-in ceremony for Ambassador Sergio Gor at the White House on November 10, 2025, was overshadowed by a personal moment between former President Donald Trump and Erika Kirk. The CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of Charlie Kirk was a guest at the event.
The incident began when Trump asked, “Where’s Erika?” during the Oval Office ceremony. Kirk then approached the Resolute Desk, leading to an exchange that quickly captured public attention.
Kirk leaned in and offered her cheek, which Trump kissed. The two then held hands for several seconds, an act that was widely photographed and instantly sparked a strong reaction on social media.
Online commentators expressed confusion and criticism. Many questioned her presence, with one person calling the moment “weird and creepy,” while others speculated it was a staged publicity stunt.
However, Kirk’s attendance had a personal justification. The new ambassador, Sergio Gor, was a close friend of her late husband and their business partner. She was present to honor that friendship.
In her emotional speech, Kirk told Gor that her late husband would have been proud. She stated that Charlie Kirk’s spirit would be with him in his new role as ambassador to India.
This was not the first time a public interaction involving Erika Kirk had drawn online scrutiny, demonstrating how her actions continue to be intensely analyzed in the public eye.
