The President of the United States was addressing the press when he made the remark. The Philadelphia Eagles had been invited to the White House to commemorate their Super Bowl win earlier this year.
President Donald Trump’s remark about Taylor Swift rubbed many fans the wrong way on Monday, April 28. Both the POTUS and the singer were present at the 2025 Super Bowl, where the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Eagles won the game with a final score of 40–22, and received an invitation to the White House thereafter to celebrate the victory. The ceremony took place on Monday, where Trump delivered a speech.
It was during this address that he made the remark, “I was there along with Taylor Swift — how did that work out? How did that one work out?”
Swift had been at the game to support her boyfriend, the Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce. Following Trump’s comments, viewers took to social media to voice their shock and disapproval.
“Is this for real?” one viewer asked. “Oh God!” another exclaimed. “Bro’s too much,” a viewer commented, while another said, “Who does that?”
One person criticized Trump’s choice of words based on Swift’s popularity, saying, “Bad choice on his part.. Taylor is loved and admired by all [sic].”
The remark is one of a few recent moments involving Trump that sparked discussion online. Earlier this month, the 47th president made a striking entrance at a sports event with his two grandchildren, warmly greeting the crowd. However, he pointedly ignored one individual, making the snub unmistakable.
Donald Trump attended UFC 314 on April 13, 2025, in Miami, Florida. The moment he walked into the arena, the crowd burst into chants of “USA,” echoing throughout the venue.
The chants echoed long after Trump made his way through the energized crowd at UFC 314. As he moved toward the front row, the excitement didn’t fade — it only grew.
He walked down the aisle, shaking hands with some attendees and waving to others. When he reached the front row, he clasped hands with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and offered him a brief hug.
Next to Kennedy stood his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, who extended her hand in greeting. But to her surprise, Trump looked past her and turned his attention to someone else nearby, leaving her gesture unanswered.
Yes, that is Cheryl Hines from Curb Your Enthusiasm. And yes, she is married to RFK Jr., but, that still didn't earn her a handshake from Trump. pic.twitter.com/sLO9lrk4kP
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) April 15, 2025
The moment quickly gained traction beyond the arena, drawing swift attention across social media platforms. One person commented, “Totally ignoring RFK’s wife.” Another questioned, “How do you just let someone disrespect your wife like that?”
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
As reactions continued to pour in, many viewers quickly expressed confusion and disappointment over the interaction. One person wondered, “Why he dis Cheryl like that? [sic]” while another asked, “Why did he ignore the lady with JFK junior? Didn’t say hello.”
That Cheryl Hines pout kills me 😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/1s7pLUDv9A
— JeSuisCH🏒BleuBlancRouge (@HabsHappy) April 13, 2025
Someone else remarked, “How’s he left Bobby Kennedy’s lady hanging… [sic].” Others commented on her expression, with one noting, “She looked like she was gonna cry,” and another calling the moment “awkward.”
Trump appears to snub RFK Jr.’s wife Cheryl Hines while entering UFC fights https://t.co/kMXOk12mc0 pic.twitter.com/Z8pcIxOZWb
— New York Post (@nypost) April 13, 2025
Still, past reports suggest Hines has found ease within those political circles. In November 2024, it was reported that she appeared cheerful and at ease at Mar-a-Lago on election night.
Cheryl Hines at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago election night party. It looks like Cheryl got over her objections of Trump. pic.twitter.com/fGlmSEoTaK
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) November 6, 2024
A source also reportedly spotted her again at the America First Policy Institute gala, engaging with guests at the exclusive club. “Cheryl was talking to everyone, including Donald Trump,” shared the insider, adding that she seemed to be “playing nice with MAGA world.”
BREAKING: Cheryl Hines (@CherylHines) reportedly opposes her husband @RobertKennedyJr endorsing Donald Trump when he drops out of the race today. pic.twitter.com/q3xjI1zXFy
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) August 23, 2024
The moment marked a sharp contrast to her earlier stance. Reports previously revealed that Hines had openly struggled with her husband’s endorsement of Trump. Kennedy admitted the situation was difficult for her, describing it as “the opposite of what she would want to do.”
Liberal Hollywood tried to destroy actress Cheryl Hines when her husband RFK decided to run for President and again when he decided to throw his hat in the ring for HHS Secretary.
She stood by him then, and she beams behind him now.
Respect. pic.twitter.com/vvXSy96G5h
— Rob Smith (@robsmithonline) January 29, 2025
He explained that she only supported him out of love and had not encouraged the decision, adding that her unease had been the dominant emotion throughout.
Trump inauguration: Cheryl Hines embraces RFK Jr.'s MAHA mission https://t.co/fKv5YYGkzB
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 19, 2025
Outside the political spotlight, Hines is an actress best known for playing Cheryl David in “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” a role that earned her two Emmy nominations. She and Kennedy wed in August 2014.
Their wedding took place at the Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, with close friends and relatives — including Kennedy’s mother, Ethel — attending the private ceremony. However, that elegant setting wasn’t their original plan.
The couple had initially considered a simple civil ceremony at City Hall. It was only after Hines mentioned it to Ethel that the idea shifted. Ethel asked, “Well, don’t you want to get married here so we can all be a part of it?”
That heartfelt question prompted a change, leading to a more intimate celebration at the family estate. The bride wore a strapless, pearl-beaded Romona Keveza gown — unknowingly choosing a style that echoed the grace of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
The ceremony held charm and spontaneity, especially when Ethel’s dog unexpectedly wandered down the aisle ahead of the bride. That day marked the celebrity’s official entry into one of the nation’s most storied families.
Years later, the memories of that joyful occasion remained vivid as she and Kennedy reached a decade of marriage. To celebrate their milestone in 2024, Hines shared a touching tribute on social media, reflecting on their wedding and the loved ones who were there to share it with them.
She recalled dancing with her father, her brother Chris, and her niece and nephew, Saoirse and Michael — some of whom had since passed, making the memory all the more meaningful. Looking back on their years together, the 59-year-old Hollywood star expressed deep appreciation for her husband and the life they created:
“You have given me a life I could’ve never imagined, full of love, laughter, joy, and adventure. In my darkest hours, you bring me light. I love you.”
In February 2025, she shared a Valentine’s Day tribute on Instagram, posting a photo of the couple with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day,” followed by two heart emojis.
From a public snub at a high-profile event to warm moments shared with her husband, Cheryl Hines remains a figure of interest both on and off the screen. Her evolving presence in political circles has sparked conversation, especially given her earlier discomfort with that world.
Yet, beyond the headlines, she embraces her roles as a wife and an actress with quiet grace. As she and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. celebrate a decade together, their journey reflects a balance of deep personal devotion and persistent public scrutiny.
