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Cheryl Hines Defends Kennedy's HHS Role on The View

12/8/2025

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Cheryl Hines, wife of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., addressed criticisms of her political shift on The View.
She defended Kennedy's qualifications against Sunny Hostin's claim that he is the 'least qualified' HHS head.
Hines noted that many past secretaries lacked medical backgrounds.
She said Kennedy previously had Hollywood support but faced backlash after aligning with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Cheryl Hines, wife of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., addressed criticisms of her political shift on The View.
She defended Kennedy's qualifications against Sunny Hostin's claim that he is the 'least qualified' HHS head.
Hines noted that many past secretaries lacked medical backgrounds.
She said Kennedy previously had Hollywood support but faced backlash after aligning with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.