Overview
- Hines told NewsNation that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not running for president in 2028, dismissing the idea with a laugh and a firm no.
- She described political scrutiny as “next level” compared with Hollywood and said most public encounters are supportive, with a notable minority turning hostile.
- Hines said she has not spoken to Larry David since 2024 and believes he is upset about Kennedy’s role in the Trump administration, though she expects any reunion would be cordial.
- Asked about family tensions, Hines acknowledged feeling “sometimes” angry at certain Kennedys for publicly criticizing her husband while stressing the family’s complexity.
- Context to her comments includes Kennedy’s service as HHS secretary, recent vaccine-guidance changes by a CDC advisory panel on hepatitis B, and renewed media attention from Olivia Nuzzi’s memoir.