Overview
- On Billy Bush’s Hot Mics, Hines said the Oct. 14 interview featured no questions about Unscripted and that the panel “just wanted to grill” her about her husband, the HHS secretary.
- Her representative reiterated to Entertainment Weekly that the appearance was a success and that Hines was unbothered, echoing a statement issued immediately after the segment aired.
- The exchange on The View turned tense as Sunny Hostin labeled RFK Jr. the least qualified HHS chief and accused him of spreading misinformation, prompting Hines to press, “May I finish?”
- Hines said the political scrutiny around her marriage has cost her friendships and she acknowledged it has probably affected some work opportunities.
- Continuing her press tour, Hines recounted first meeting President Trump during discussions about her husband’s role and described him as “warm” and “genuine,” with her memoir set for Nov. 11 release.