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Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton is a prominent American politician, diplomat, and attorney who has played a significant role in U.S. political history. Hillary Clinton is a polarizing figure in American politics. Supporters admire her advocacy for women's rights, her extensive government experience, and her resilience. Critics often scrutinize her policies, decisions as Secretary of State (e.g., the Benghazi attack and email controversy), and political approach.

Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton was born in Chicago, IL, on October 26, 1947, to Dorothy Rodham and Hugh Rodham. She attended local public schools before graduating from Wellesley College in 1969, and Yale Law School in 1973, where she met Bill Clinton. In 1974, Secretary CLINTON moved to Arkansas, then a year later married Bill Clinton and became a successful attorney while also raising their daughter, Chelsea.

She was an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law, and after working to strengthen the local legal aid office, she was appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1977 to serve on the board of the Legal Services Corporation, which she later chaired.

During her 12 years as First Lady of the State of Arkansas, she was chairwoman of the Arkansas Education Standards Committee, cofounded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and served on the boards of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Defense Fund.

In 1992, Governor Clinton was elected President of the United States, and as First Lady, HILLARY CLINTON became an advocate of health care reform and worked on many issues relating to children and families. She led successful bipartisan efforts to improve the adoption and foster care systems, reduce teen pregnancy, and provide health care to millions of children through the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

During her time as First Lady, she led an effort for healthcare reform. When Bill Clinton was elected President in 1992, healthcare reform was a major part of his campaign platform. At the time, about 37 million Americans were uninsured, and rising healthcare costs were a significant concern. In 1993, President Clinton appointed First Lady Hillary Clinton to lead a task force to develop a comprehensive healthcare reform plan. This was notable because it marked one of the first times a First Lady was given such a significant policy role."Hillarycare" refers to the healthcare reform initiative led by Hillary Clinton during her time as First Lady of the United States in the early 1990s. Officially known as the Health Security Act, it was an ambitious effort to provide universal health coverage to all Americans.

The proposal faced fierce resistance from Republicans, the insurance industry, and some healthcare providers. Opponents argued that the plan was too complex, bureaucratic, and a potential overreach of government. A major factor in the public backlash was a series of television ads sponsored by insurance companies. These ads featured a fictional couple, "Harry and Louise," discussing the perceived negatives of the plan, such as reduced choice and increased government control. Although unsuccessful, it laid the groundwork for future discussions. In 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as "Obamacare," addressed many of the same issues, though it took a different approach by relying on market-based solutions.

She also traveled to more than 80 countries as a representative of the United States, winning respect as a champion of human rights, democracy, and civil society. Her famous speech in Beijing in 1995 — when she declared that ‘‘human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights’’ — inspired women worldwide and helped galvanize a global movement for women’s rights. With Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, Secretary CLINTON worked to launch the Government’s Vital Voices Democracy Initiative, a nongovernmental organization that continues to train and organize women leaders across the globe.

She stoically stood by her husband as he was impeached by Congress during his embattled second term.

In 2000, HILLARY CLINTON made history as the first First Lady elected to the U.S. Senate, and the first woman elected statewide in New York. In the Senate, she served on the Armed Services Committee, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Select Committee on Aging. She was also a Commissioner on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. As a Senator, HILLARY CLINTON worked across party lines to build support for causes important to her constituents and the country, including the expansion of economic opportunity and access to quality, affordable health care.

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, she was a strong advocate for funding the rebuilding of New York and the health concerns of the first responders who risked their lives working at Ground Zero. She also championed the cause of the country’s military and fought for better health care and benefits for wounded servicemembers, veterans, and members of the National Guard and Reserves. She was also the only Senate member of the Transformation Advisory Group to the Department of Defense’s Joint Forces Command. In 2006, Secretary CLINTON won reelection to the Senate, and in 2007 she began her historic campaign for President.

In 2008, she ran for the Democratic nomination but lost to Barack Obama. She then campaigned for the election of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and in November, she was nominated by President-elect Obama to be Secretary of State. Under President Barack Obama, Clinton led U.S. foreign policy, including the "pivot to Asia," diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and responses to crises like the Arab Spring.

The September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, and the subsequent investigations into Clinton's role as Secretary of State became a significant political controversy. U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and Foreign Service Officer Sean Smith were killed in the initial attack. Later, two CIA contractors, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, were killed in a mortar attack on the CIA annex.

Critics argued that the State Department failed to adequately secure the Benghazi compound, despite requests for additional security from embassy staff before the attack. The State Department’s internal investigation acknowledged "systemic failures and leadership deficiencies" in its handling of security.

The Obama administration initially attributed the attack to spontaneous protests over an anti-Islam video that had sparked demonstrations in the Middle East. Later investigations confirmed it was a planned terrorist attack, though the attackers may have used the protests as a cover. Republicans accused Clinton and the Obama administration of misleading the public about the cause of the attack to protect the president's image during the 2012 election campaign. Democrats argued that the controversy was politicized to damage Clinton's reputation, particularly as she prepared for a 2016 presidential run.

In 2016 she became the first woman to secure a major party's nomination for president, running against Republican Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton used a private email server for official communications during her tenure as Secretary of State (2009–2013). This issue became a major point of contention during her 2016 presidential campaign and remains a key topic in discussions about her political legacy. Instead of using a government email account (state.gov), Clinton used a private email account (clintonemail.com) hosted on a server located in her home in Chappaqua, New York.

The State Department requested records from Clinton and other former secretaries, at which point she turned over approximately 30,000 emails deemed work-related. Clinton stated that about 31,000 emails were deleted because they were personal, such as those about her daughter’s wedding or yoga routines. Critics questioned whether all the deleted emails were truly personal. Some of the emails contained classified information, raising concerns about whether sensitive government information was mishandled. Though there’s no confirmed evidence that Clinton’s server was hacked, critics argued that using a private server exposed government communications to potential threats.

Judd Legum wrote "the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Fox News struck a deal with Peter Schweizer, a right-wing operative and frequent collaborator with Steve Bannon. Schweizer had rebranded himself as a journalist and was publishing a book called "Clinton Cash." The book alleged "that foreign entities who made payments to the Clinton Foundation and to Mr. Clinton through high speaking fees received favors from Mrs. Clinton’s State Department in return." Schweizer later admitted that he had no actual evidence to back up the central premise of his book."

Hillary Clinton [and Angela Merkel] were enamoured with the dumpy-frumpy pant suit. But while trousers are the ultimate practical outfit, Hillary looked awful in a these dated trousers, suit jacket and a boring blouse/necklace look. The effect was worse when a bright, or “feminine” color was chosen in order to stand out in a sea of men. Clinton's attire was frequently unapproachable, thopugh this was in the eye of the beholder.

In October 2016, just days before the presidential election, the FBI reopened the investigation after discovering additional emails on a laptop belonging to Anthony Weiner (the husband of Clinton aide Huma Abedin). Two days before the election, Comey announced that the review had not changed the FBI’s conclusion. However, the timing of the reopening likely impacted public perception.

Despite winning the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes, she lost the Electoral College 227 to 304. The email controversy was a major focus of Donald Trump’s campaign, with frequent chants of “Lock her up!” at rallies. Clinton and her supporters believe the email issue, and the late FBI announcement, contributed significantly to her loss.

She is the author of best-selling books, including her memoir, Living History, and her groundbreaking book on children, It Takes A Village. She and President Clinton reside in New York. Alongside her husband and daughter, she works on global issues such as health, climate change, and women's rights through the Clinton Foundation.

Hillary Clinton is a lifelong Methodist and has publicly spoken about her Christian faith influencing her public service. There is no credible evidence to support claims of satanism or involvement in occult practices. Claims that Hillary Clinton is a "satanic figure" often originate from conspiracy theories and disinformation campaigns, particularly within political and ideological spheres. These claims are not based on verified facts but are designed to provoke strong emotional reactions or discredit her as a political figure.

The Pizzagate conspiracy theory falsely alleged that Hillary Clinton and her associates were involved in a child trafficking ring operating out of a Washington, D.C., pizzeria. This theory, which gained traction in 2016, included baseless accusations of satanic rituals, further amplified by fringe media and online forums. The claims were thoroughly debunked by law enforcement and fact-checkers.

Some conspiracy theorists have tried to link Hillary Clinton to satanism or occult practices, citing emails released by WikiLeaks. For example, an email mentioning "spirit cooking" (a performance art practice by Marina Abramovic) was taken out of context to imply satanic rituals. Abramovic and Clinton's team have denied any such connections, explaining the term's artistic roots.

Some individuals or groups with extreme religious or ideological beliefs use terms like "satanic" to demonize political opponents. This is often rhetorical and not intended to be literal. Clinton's progressive stances on issues like abortion and LGBTQ+ rights have led some conservative or fundamentalist critics to frame her as opposing "Christian values," which they may associate with satanism in a figurative sense.

The QAnon movement, a broader conspiracy theory that emerged around 2017, has perpetuated unfounded allegations against prominent political figures like Hillary Clinton, suggesting involvement in satanic rituals and child exploitation. These theories have been debunked repeatedly by experts and mainstream media.