Cheryl Hines Praises Trump's Post-Attempt Demeanor, Citing "Genuine" Interest in People

Actress Cheryl Hines, wife of independent political figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has offered a surprising reflection on former President Donald Trump's character following the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt against him. Hines's comments, made during an interview, highlight her unexpected impression of Trump's demeanor during their first meeting. Her remarks were later amplified by the conservative outlet "Resist the Mainstream."

Hines reportedly emphasized the gravity of the attack, stating, "You see how close the bullet came to k*lling him!" She described her encounter with Trump as "profound," noting that she "hadn't seen the bandage on his ear" from the incident. This personal observation underscores the physical impact of the event on the former president.

During their interaction, Hines found Trump to be notably different from her expectations. "He was genuine… he's more interested in people than I expected," she remarked. She added, "I guess I was expecting a one-man show," indicating a departure from his public image.

The assassination attempt occurred at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight rounds from an AR-15-style rifle, wounding Trump in the upper right ear and killing one audience member. The FBI later confirmed that a bullet, either whole or fragmented, struck the former President. This event was widely regarded as a significant security failure by the Secret Service, leading to calls for enhanced protection for major political candidates.