*Curb Your Enthusiasm* star Cheryl Hines once again found herself in the crosshairs of public criticism after her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., made waves by suspending his independent bid for the presidency and endorsing Donald Trump. The news ignited a social media frenzy, with many taking to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to troll Hines for her husband’s controversial move.

Kennedy’s decision to throw his support behind the former president sparked outrage and confusion among his supporters and detractors alike, as he simultaneously blamed the media for his failure to gain traction in the race for the White House. While Kennedy’s endorsement of Trump riled up political commentators.

Hines, as she has so many times before, found herself dragged into the maelstrom. She posted a message on X expressing her gratitude for those who “tirelessly and lovingly” supported her husband’s campaign, but a typo led her to say his “presidency” had been suspended instead of his “campaign,” which only added fuel to the fire.

Social media users quickly pounced on the error, mocking both her and her husband’s political ambitions. Some even goaded her to denounce Trump, using the now-familiar refrain: “Do better.”

Being married to someone as controversial as RFK Jr. has undoubtedly put Hines in an uncomfortable public position. She has been forced to navigate the complex and often absurd world of her husband’s views while maintaining her own identity and career. Despite having distanced herself from his more outlandish opinions in the past.

She remains a frequent target of criticism, with many wondering how she copes with the constant scrutiny. Her husband’s positions have ranged from arguing that “chemical exposures” cause transgender children to claiming that Wi-Fi leads to a “leaky brain.” Yet, she has generally avoided publicly addressing his more eccentric statements, preferring to keep a low profile on these matters.

The one instance where Hines did speak out was in 2022, when RFK Jr. faced backlash for invoking Anne Frank during an anti-vaccine mandate rally in Washington, D.C. He suggested that Jews had more freedoms during the Holocaust than unvaccinated Americans.

In response to the firestorm, Hines quickly denounced his remarks on Twitter, calling them “reprehensible and insensitive.” She clarified that her husband’s views did not reflect her own, though the post was later deleted. However, she left up a more general statement:

“My husband’s opinions are not a reflection of my own. While we love each other, we differ on many current issues.”

Hines has a history of openly criticizing Donald Trump. Back in 2016, during his first run for the presidency, she used terms like “ridiculous and disrespectful” to describe him and his behavior. In an interview with *The Hollywood Reporter*, she admitted that she struggled with the idea of Trump leading the country.

“I had to really have a long talk with myself because I thought, ‘I’m not going to make it through these four years [of Trump in the White House].’”

Her opposition to Trump’s leadership was clear, but now that her husband has endorsed the very man she once spoke out against, the situation has become more complicated.

Kennedy’s endorsement of Trump has led some to speculate that his move could give Trump the slight edge he needs to secure votes in certain key states, particularly in a potential face-off against Vice President Kamala Harris. The backlash against Hines has been swift, with many hoping she would once again distance herself from her husband’s decision. Yet, she has remained relatively quiet on the matter.

Earlier this year, Hines opened up to Bravo host Andy Cohen about how she navigates the political differences in her marriage.

“I just say, ‘I disagree with you,’ and then we have a conversation,” she explained. While that conversation undoubtedly gets awkward at times,

Hines has never indicated that it has caused serious issues in their relationship, despite the intense public scrutiny. Social media users have often speculated that such differences could lead to divorce, but the couple seems to handle their disagreements with a level of maturity that is seldom seen in the public eye.

In fact, even Larry David, Hines’ on-screen husband in *Curb Your Enthusiasm*, famously told her that her real-life marriage to RFK Jr. would “never work.” Yet, she has proved the skeptics wrong, deftly managing to navigate the challenging waters of being married to someone with such polarizing views.

When RFK Jr. was spreading disinformation about vaccines, Hines notably sidestepped condemning his comments directly. She explained her stance by saying, “If Bobby is standing up and saying, ‘Well, are we sure that they’re safe and every vaccine has been tested properly?’” she said. “That seems like the right question to be asking.”

In January, the couple openly acknowledged that Kennedy’s politics could create difficulties at home. When asked by *Variety* if Kennedy would consider being Trump’s running mate, he candidly responded, “I don’t think my marriage would survive it.” Hines chimed in, agreeing, “I think he’s right.” Considering recent reports that suggest Kennedy may be angling for a spot in Trump’s cabinet, the couple may need to have some more serious conversations in the near future.

As Kennedy continues to make waves in the political sphere, Cheryl Hines is likely to remain in the public eye, fielding questions and criticisms about her husband’s decisions. But if her track record is any indication, she’ll continue to handle it with the same grace and good humor she’s always displayed—even if that means stepping into some awkward conversations at home.