Cheryl Hines Defends RFK Jr Amid Alleged Digital Affair Scandal

Cheryl Hines has publicly defended her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amidst allegations of a sexting scandal with journalist Olivia Nuzzi, which surfaced during his presidential campaign. Hines dismissed the allegations as typical election season "chaos" and emphasized her trust in Kennedy, stating that she considers the source of rumors and relies on direct conversations with her husband. She expressed that the scandal was particularly difficult as it coincided with personal family losses, making the rumors seem insignificant compared to real-life priorities. Nuzzi, who is preparing to release a memoir detailing the alleged digital affair, was placed on leave following the controversy, while Kennedy denied any inappropriate relationship, asserting they met only once during an interview. Hines has also spoken about the increasing threats against Kennedy due to his political activities, highlighting concerns over his safety amid limited Secret Service protection. Despite the scandal and public scrutiny, Hines remains supportive of her husband and critical of Nuzzi's intentions in monetizing the story.