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Cheryl Hines Defends Kennedy Amid Controversial Criticism

10/19/2025

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Cheryl Hines defended Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on The View, addressing criticisms of his fitness for Health Secretary.
Hines argued many past secretaries lacked medical backgrounds, citing Kennedy's environmental-law and health-advocacy experience.
Sunny Hostin labeled Kennedy the "least qualified" in history, citing his vaccine views.
Comedian Tig Notaro said she distanced herself from Hines because of Kennedy's extreme stance.

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Cheryl Hines defended Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on The View, addressing criticisms of his fitness for Health Secretary.
Hines argued many past secretaries lacked medical backgrounds, citing Kennedy's environmental-law and health-advocacy experience.
Sunny Hostin labeled Kennedy the "least qualified" in history, citing his vaccine views.
Comedian Tig Notaro said she distanced herself from Hines because of Kennedy's extreme stance.