Cheryl Hines Voices Safety Fears for RFK Jr. During 2024 Campaign Amid Protection Concerns

Actress Cheryl Hines has expressed ongoing fears for the safety of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during and after his 2024 presidential campaign, citing concerns about potential assassination attempts due to his family's tragic history. Despite Kennedy's 2023 announcement to run for president and subsequent switch from the Democratic Party to an independent candidacy before endorsing President Donald Trump, he initially did not receive Secret Service protection, which deeply worried Hines. Both Kennedy's father and uncle, Robert F. Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy, were assassinated while pursuing or holding the presidency, adding to the gravity of these concerns. The Biden administration later granted Kennedy federal protection following a threat directed at Trump, but Hines remains anxious, suspecting that Kennedy does not disclose all threats he receives. Now serving as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services under President Trump, Kennedy continues to be a prominent figure, but his wife's worries about his safety persist. This personal perspective offers insight into the pressures faced by political figures from historically targeted families.