Amid accusations of inappropriate touching and kissing by former Vice President Joe Biden, MSNBC “Morning Joe” commentator Donny Deutsch said Friday the United States could use the “genuineness” of a Biden hug “right now.”

“This country needs a hug, a metaphorical hug right now,” Deutsch stated. “And there’s a weird irony to this thing about him hugging people.”

“But the essence of what’s behind it, Mika, you know him personally, is the genuineness of what a hug is and let’s not lose sight of we all need — that’s what this country needs right now — not an invasion of space, but a heartfelt hug,” he added.

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