At UFC 314 in Miami Saturday night, Donald Trump made headlines not for the fights, but for an awkward moment with actress Cheryl Hines. As Trump entered the arena, he warmly greeted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Hines’ husband, but appeared to overlook Hines herself, who extended her hand for a handshake. The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral, with Hines visibly reacting to the perceived snub.

Later footage showed Trump engaging with Hines, suggesting the initial oversight may have been unintentional. A source indicated that the crowded environment could have contributed to the momentary lapse.

The event highlighted the complex dynamics between Hines and the Trump administration. While Hines has previously expressed discomfort with her husband’s political alignment with Trump, she has continued to support Kennedy Jr. publicly.

Trump’s appearance at the UFC event, accompanied by his grandchildren, was part of his ongoing association with the sport, where he has received enthusiastic receptions from fans.

The incident serves as a reminder of the intricate interplay between politics, personal relationships, and public perception in the current political landscape.

This is story of @CherylHines who sold her soul to Donald Trump and who couldn't even get a handshake.pic.twitter.com/nJyRGGAr61

— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) April 13, 2025

Cheryl Hines got snubbed by Trump at UFC 314, proof he disrespects even his allies’ families. Her discomfort with RFK Jr.’s Trump ties is clear, and this petty move shows Trump’s true colors. What a shameful display of arrogance.

— Richard Angwin (@RichardAngwin) April 13, 2025

One account event went as far as to claim Hines mouthed “WTF” following the supposed snub (it isn’t clear, but she does purse her lips and turn her hands upwards in confusion):

🚨NEW: President Trump snubs Cheryl Hines, RFK Jr.'s wife, at UFC 314. The snub heard around the world! She mouths "WTF?!" to RFK. Jr! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/xmKWiJRkOn

— Autism Capital 🧩 (@AutismCapital) April 13, 2025

Another claimed it was a “real life Curb Your Enthusiasm moment”:

Donald Trump snubbing Cheryl Hines is literally a real life Curb Your Enthusiasm moment #UFC314 pic.twitter.com/VqDYaz5Dyx

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) April 13, 2025

Yet others shared a picture of Trump going back to speak to RFK Jr and Hines, arguing no such snubbing occurred:

No, President Trump did not “snub” RFK Jr’s wife, Cheryl Hines.

He didn’t see her hand, and went back after he was done greeting Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, as seen in the picture below. pic.twitter.com/qoX0Yr0G0I

— Liberacrat™️ (@Liberacrat) April 13, 2025