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Cheryl Hines: Backlash Strains Friendships After Kennedy's Trump Endorsement

10/31/2025

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Cheryl Hines, actress and wife of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says her husband's career has strained her friendships.
The backlash grew after Kennedy endorsed Donald Trump, with many friends distanced.
Hines said she is surprised, stating, "People hate me so much, they are starting to hate you."
She has formed new Washington connections, including Senator Marco Rubio and Melania Trump, and remains hopeful.

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Cheryl Hines, actress and wife of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says her husband's career has strained her friendships.
The backlash grew after Kennedy endorsed Donald Trump, with many friends distanced.
Hines said she is surprised, stating, "People hate me so much, they are starting to hate you."
She has formed new Washington connections, including Senator Marco Rubio and Melania Trump, and remains hopeful.