Videos of President Donald Trump appearing to snub actress Cheryl Hines, who is married to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at a UFC match have gone viral on social media. However, former senior RFK Jr. advisor Link Lauren clarified that Trump did, in fact, return to greet Hines after initially appearing to ignore her. Photos show Trump chatting with Kennedy and Hines during the event, indicating that it was simply an oversight on his part. The incident generated headlines speculating that the president had snubbed Hines, but videos and screenshots showed Trump speaking with both Kennedy and Hines, indicating that he circled back to talk to the couple.
Despite reports and speculation about the incident, Hines’ publicist Ann Gurrola stated that she did not attend the event and could not comment on the situation. However, based on reports, Gurrola believes that Trump circled back to shake Hines’ hand, suggesting that the videos of Trump appearing to snub Hines were likely just an oversight. An administration official also confirmed that the president did not intentionally snub Hines. Additional footage shared by users on social media shows Trump speaking with Hines and interacting with the couple, countering claims that he ignored her during the event.
Hines, who has previously criticized Trump and his rhetoric as “ridiculous and disrespectful,” has attended a few Trump-related events at Mar-a-Lago and the White House since her husband endorsed Trump and became his Health and Human Services chief. Despite their political differences, videos and photos show that Trump did not actually snub Hines at the UFC match as initially speculated. The incident, which occurred at the event in Miami, generated headlines both in the U.S. and abroad, with social media users sharing their opinions and speculations about the interaction between Trump and Hines.
Users on social media platforms like X have shared video footage and screenshots showing Trump interacting with Hines and Kennedy during the UFC match. While some users initially commented that Trump was showing no love for Hines, further evidence proved that he did circle back to greet the couple, contradicting claims of a snub. The exchange between Trump, Hines, and Kennedy has sparked discussions and reactions online, with many users commenting on the perceived snub and Trump’s interactions with the couple. Despite the initial speculation, it was clarified that Trump did chat with both Hines and Kennedy during the event.
The incident involving Trump and Hines at the UFC match has garnered attention online, with videos and photos of the exchange making rounds on social media. Contrary to initial reports of a snub, further evidence showed that Trump did, in fact, interact with both Hines and Kennedy during the event. While Hines’ publicist could not confirm the details, reports and additional footage suggested that Trump circled back to greet Hines, indicating that the speculation of a snub was likely an oversight. The incident, which unfolded at the UFC match in Miami, captured the attention of social media users who shared their opinions and reactions to the interaction between Trump and Hines.