President Donald Trump snubbed Cheryl Hines at a UFC occasion on Saturday—sending the MAGA-sphere right into a tailspin.
Footage from the night’s struggle at Kaseya Centre in Miami exhibits the president strategy Hines’ husband, Well being and Human Companies Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then hug him earlier than airing the Curb Your Enthusiasm star’s outstretched hand.
The actress was unable to hide her shock, frowning and protruding her lip as she turned towards Kennedy, who smiled again blankly.
“Cheryl Hines getting blown off for a handshake by President Trump is simply lacking the Curb music,” one particular person wrote on X. One other added, “Lmfao trump ghosted Cheryl Hines so exhausting.”
A 3rd person chimed in: “Was that intentional?! Does anybody know why?”
Whereas Trump ultimately circled again to greet her, the awkward episode shone contemporary gentle on the rift between the pair.
The actress has prior to now made little secret of her disdain towards the president and, particularly, his angle towards ladies.
She beforehand took purpose at Trump for his disparaging feedback about Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s spouse, referring to the president’s statements as “ridiculous and disrespectful.”
Whereas some on-line commentators revelled within the cringeworthy second, others have been fast to hurry to the president’s protection.
“That is for everybody pushing the “He snubbed her” BS,” one particular person wrote. “President Trump was merely distracted earlier than shaking Joe Rogan’s hand and instantly went again to shake Cheryl Hines hand.”
“Let’s simply face it? Individuals who dislike President Trump, LOOK for something & every little thing for criticism,” one other added. “I’m certain, Cheryl Hines criticism of President Trump IS BENIGN as in comparison with MSM, & Dems. Cheryl Hines will recover from the “SUPPOSED SLIGHT”.”