Donald Trump appeared to snub Cheryl Hines while greeting spectators at the UFC 314 match in Florida.
The awkward moment between Hines and the US President was caught on ESPN’s live coverage on April 12, and many are now wondering whether treating the actress as if she were invisible was intentional or not.
Donald Trump “Snubs” Handshake with Cheryl Hines, But Warmly Greets Husband
Cheryl Hines might have experienced a Curb Your Enthusiasm moment with President Donald Trump when she tried to shake his hand, but was seemingly ignored and left hanging.
A video captured the president greeting the crowd at the UFC 314 match at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, including supporters wearing MAGA caps and Hines’ husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Trump warmly greeted his Health and Human Services Secretary with a hug and a pat on the back. A stark contrast to how he appeared to snub the actress.
Hines, who pursed her lips and looked at her husband, seemed disappointed after being dismissed by Trump. Kennedy, meanwhile, smiled without saying anything.
Trump was later seen greeting Joe Rogan before walking toward his seat with his sons and daughters.
This awkward moment has left different impressions on netizens. Some took it lightly, joking that the Curb Your Enthusiasm ending theme should be added to the viral clip.
However, others speculated that the cold reception was intentional, as Hines was reportedly against Trump’s 2024 candidacy, even though her husband has endorsed the former president.
Still, many believe Trump may have simply been distracted and didn’t notice Hines in the middle of the crowd.
Photo Shows Donald Trump Later Reuniting with Cheryl Hines After Awkward “Snub” Encounter
After a video of the Republican leader allegedly ignoring Hines garnered attention online, it sparked various reactions across social media. Some took it lightly, joking that the Curb Your Enthusiasm ending theme should be added to the viral clip.
However, others speculated that the cold reception was intentional, as Hines was reportedly against Trump’s 2024 candidacy, even though her husband has endorsed the former president.
Still, many believe Trump may have simply been distracted and didn’t notice Hines in the middle of the crowd. Users on X said that Trump went back to greet Hines, and even attached a photo of them with Kennedy together.
Many commenters thanked the user who shared the photo. One wrote: “Appreciate you posting this - I saw multiple clips where he walked past her after greeting RFKjr and thought that was odd. Grateful for the clarification!” “I'm glad to see that as to me it looked like she was snubbed.” another one stated.
However, some still aren’t convinced by the post and continued the debate with Trump supporters on the platform: “What difference does it make where her hand was??!! He looked directly at her and snubbed her. One of his aides definitely told him to go back.” “what....what's stopping him from extending his own hand,” another X user said.
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