Cheryl Hines Reveals the Health Crisis Triggered by Washington Pressure
Cheryl Hines — the well-known Curb Your Enthusiasm star and wife of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — is opening up about the intense physical and emotional stress she has endured in President Donald Trump’s second term.
The 60-year-old actress says the combination of political hostility, nonstop public attacks on her husband, and personal tragedy pushed her to a breaking point.
She described the past year as a “dark” and unpredictable season she never saw coming.
Personal Loss, Political Turmoil, and Safety Concerns
Hines revealed that while she was grieving the heartbreaking loss of her nephew, the political pressure around her husband’s presidential campaign became almost unbearable.
To make matters worse, she says RFK Jr. — even as a major national figure — did not receive immediate Secret Service protection, despite clear threats.
“It was unacceptable,” Hines said.
“I slept fully dressed because I didn’t know what could happen next.”
She recalled frightening calls warning that armed individuals had appeared at Kennedy events asking for him directly. For Hines, every day felt like living on high alert.
The Meeting With President Trump That Sent Her to Urgent Care
Just three days after the assassination attempt on President Trump in July, Hines and Kennedy met with him. What she saw during that meeting sent her into a physical health spiral.
Trump’s bandaged ear — a powerful reminder of how close America came to losing its President — shook her deeply.
“It hit me that Bobby was facing the same dangers,” she said.
“My body went into overdrive.”
Within hours, Hines broke out in full-body hives.
Later that night, when Kennedy told her he was considering dropping out and endorsing President Trump, the stress pushed her into a panic. Her lips swelled, her throat felt tight, and she rushed to urgent care fearing a severe reaction.
This was not campaign drama.
This was real life, real danger, and real emotional collapse.
Marriage Under Fire From Critics and the Media
Hines said she is constantly bombarded with questions about why she stays with RFK Jr., especially as he breaks with the Democratic Party and continues to align himself with President Trump.
Kennedy has long faced criticism for challenging establishment narratives on public health and questioning government overreach — positions now embraced by millions of Americans but still attacked by the media.
But Hines says the relationship is built on loyalty and truth.
“This is who he is. This is why I love him,” she explained.
“People can’t twist my own words.”
A New Season of Strength Under President Trump’s Administration
Despite everything, Hines says she is now entering a new chapter filled with clarity and purpose. She credits her renewed strength to the people around her, the lessons she’s learned, and the determination to stand by her husband through political storms.
“I didn’t expect to learn this much about politics,” she said.
“But it’s made me stronger, happier, and more prepared.”
For Cheryl Hines, the chaos may have been overwhelming — but she’s emerged from it with a deeper appreciation of faith, family, and resilience.
