There were rumors that came up when she was running for Senate that she was romantically involved with Arthur Turco.
Arthur Turco, Guy with sunglasses, at a Black Panther Rally March 22nd, 1969
Arthur Turco was the New York City based leader of a group called THE PATRIOTS in 1969. THE PATRIOTS were allied with THE BLACK PANTHERS and a Puerto Rican group called THE YOUNG LORDS
Maybe there is proof that she was romantically involved?
And by admitting to Huma, it distracts from the affair with Turco.