People lose it over 'awkward' footage of Trump ‘snubbing’ RFK Jr.'s wife Cheryl Hines as she goes in for handshake
When an uncomfortable situation becomes even more embarrassing, it's typically because cameras captured it - precisely what happened to Cheryl Hines yesterday evening.
Curb Your Enthusiasm actress Hines accompanied her spouse Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to UFC 314 held in Florida on April 12, an event also attended by Donald Trump. RFK Jr. currently serves as the US Health Secretary, appointed by Trump after his January return to office. Trump noticed his administration member at the sports competition last night and offered him a lukewarm embrace and handshake, but when Kennedy's wife Hines extended her hand to welcome the president, he seemingly completely disregarded her in what has become a trending moment. The apparent rejection wasn't unnoticed by Hines, who appeared visibly disappointed afterward as she shrugged and made a facial expression. This interaction was recorded during ESPN's broadcast of the UFC event, and people quickly began discussing it on Twitter.
"Donald Trump ignoring Cheryl Hines is exactly like a real-life Curb Your Enthusiasm scene," one viewer commented.
Supporting this observation, another person remarked: "Donald Trump not shaking RFK Jr's wife Cheryl Hines' hand at UFC 314 looks like it came directly from an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm."
"Trump disregarding Cheryl Hines was extremely uncomfortable lol," added a third commenter.
Another person stated: "Trump just brutally ignored Cheryl Hines at UFC 314."
However, some viewers claimed it was unintentional. Posting a photo showing Hines and Trump talking later during the event, one spectator noted: "NEVER IGNORED by Trump. He returned to greet RFK's wife Cheryl Hines at the UFC. Trump has many thoughts occupying his mind right now."
"Trump appeared to miss seeing her hand for the handshake and subsequently went back to welcome her and her husband," maintained another person.
Actress Cheryl Hines' interaction with the president was described as 'awkward' (ESPN)
Another viewer contended: "Can everyone please stop the dramatic reactions about President Trump ignoring Cheryl Hines at UFC."
"The environment is extremely hectic and he missed seeing her during his entrance but did speak with her and RFK Jr at the event."
Someone else remarked: "Trump didn't ignore Cheryl Hines, RFK Jr.'s wife, at UFC. He simply got distracted in the moment, and attention-seekers tried to twist it into a conflict between him and RFK Jr."
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