Handshake or oversight? The viral moment between Donald Trump and Cheryl Hines at UFC 314
Annapurna Rai | Apr 14, 2025, 23:07 IST
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At UFC 314, President Trump's interaction with Cheryl Hines sparked social media buzz. While warmly greeting Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, Trump seemingly overlooked Hines's outstretched hand, leading to speculation of a snub. However, later footage showed Trump conversing with Hines, suggesting the initial moment may have been unintentional, adding intrigue to the event.
At UFC 314 in Miami on April 12, 2025, President Donald Trump made headlines—not just for attending the high-profile fight, but for a now-viral moment involving actress Cheryl Hines. As the 78-year-old President made his way through the crowd at the Kaseya Center, greeting familiar faces, one short interaction—or lack thereof—quickly caught the internet’s attention.
Hines, 59, was seen reaching out her hand to greet Trump as he approached her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current Secretary of Health and Human Services. While Trump warmly greeted Kennedy with a handshake and hug, he appeared to walk past Hines without acknowledging her outstretched hand.
Social media lit up with speculation after the clip surfaced. In the video, Trump appears focused on greeting Kennedy, 71, before moving on—skipping over Hines, who stood just beside him. The moment looked awkward, and many wondered if it was a snub.
However, a second video from later in the evening showed Trump speaking with Hines, suggesting the earlier incident may have been unintentional. Hines, previously critical of Trump, has attended multiple events with him since Kennedy joined the administration. With Elon Musk and top officials present, this UFC event became a political spotlight.
The incident underscores the heightened scrutiny public figures face, especially in the age of viral videos and social media. Whether the moment was a deliberate slight or a simple oversight remains a topic of discussion, but it certainly added an unexpected twist to an already eventful evening.
Hines, 59, was seen reaching out her hand to greet Trump as he approached her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current Secretary of Health and Human Services. While Trump warmly greeted Kennedy with a handshake and hug, he appeared to walk past Hines without acknowledging her outstretched hand.
Social media lit up with speculation after the clip surfaced. In the video, Trump appears focused on greeting Kennedy, 71, before moving on—skipping over Hines, who stood just beside him. The moment looked awkward, and many wondered if it was a snub.
However, a second video from later in the evening showed Trump speaking with Hines, suggesting the earlier incident may have been unintentional. Hines, previously critical of Trump, has attended multiple events with him since Kennedy joined the administration. With Elon Musk and top officials present, this UFC event became a political spotlight.
The incident underscores the heightened scrutiny public figures face, especially in the age of viral videos and social media. Whether the moment was a deliberate slight or a simple oversight remains a topic of discussion, but it certainly added an unexpected twist to an already eventful evening.