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Cheryl Hines Says RFK Jr. 'Not Going To Run For President' In 2028

The Hill
11:50 AM, 12/09/2025
Cheryl Hines Says RFK Jr. 'Not Going To Run For President' In 2028

Cheryl Hines said her husband, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is "not going to run for president" in 2028 during an interview with NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas. Hines noted she was surprised when Kennedy first entered politics. Separately, CDC advisers voted 8-3 to limit hepatitis B birth doses to infants of mothers who test positive — a recommendation some state and local officials say they will not follow.

Cheryl Hines, the wife of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told NewsNation she does not expect her husband to run for president in 2028.

On NewsNation, host Elizabeth Vargas asked Hines directly: "Cheryl, is your husband going to run for president in 2028, and if so, are you ready for that?"

"Gosh, he’s not going to run for president," Hines replied. She added that she was surprised the first time Kennedy entered politics, saying she once thought he wouldn’t pursue a political career and was startled when he later announced his run.

Kennedy has a recent and unusual political trajectory: he ran for president as a Democrat and subsequently as an independent during the 2024 race, then publicly backed President Trump in August 2024. He later accepted the post of HHS secretary — a choice that generated controversy because of his past statements on health topics, particularly vaccines.

Other 2028 Names Mentioned

Political operatives and commentators have floated several names as potential contenders for 2028, including figures aligned with former President Trump. Those mentioned in some discussions include Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Separate: Vaccine Guidance From ACIP

Separately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted 8-3 to recommend that hepatitis B birth-dose vaccines be given only to newborns whose mothers test positive for the virus. The vote narrows the committee's prior guidance and drew immediate attention from state and local public health officials.

Several local and state health leaders signaled they do not plan to adopt the ACIP recommendation, citing concerns about implementation and infant health protections.

Note: This report summarizes a television interview and recent public-health committee action. Developments may follow as officials respond to the ACIP vote and as political speculation about 2028 continues.

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