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Cheryl Hines Defends Husband Amid Sexting Allegations

10/25/2025

Summary

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Cheryl Hines defended her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr. against sexting allegations involving Olivia Nuzzi on the Katie Miller Podcast, urging listeners to consider the rumor’s source amid their campaign chaos.
Hines expressed skepticism about Olivia Nuzzi's motives for revisiting the scandal in Nuzzi's upcoming memoir.
An insider said Hines initially felt shock, but she believed Kennedy's denial of any physical relationship and planned to release Unscripted on November 11.

History

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Robert F. Kennedy launched his presidential campaign on March 16, 1968, challenging incumbent Lyndon B. Johnson amid rising anti-war sentiment. After winning key primaries, he was assassinated on June 5, 1968, following a victory speech in California. His death intensified political divisions within the Democratic Party and left a lasting impact on the scrutiny faced by political figures, a trend that continues today.

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Story summary

Cheryl Hines defended her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr. against sexting allegations involving Olivia Nuzzi on the Katie Miller Podcast, urging listeners to consider the rumor’s source amid their campaign chaos.
Hines expressed skepticism about Olivia Nuzzi's motives for revisiting the scandal in Nuzzi's upcoming memoir.
An insider said Hines initially felt shock, but she believed Kennedy's denial of any physical relationship and planned to release Unscripted on November 11.

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