Top Democrat Election Denier Faces Backlash for Gleeful Response to Trump Indictment

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Hillary Clinton faced criticism after expressing apparent excitement over the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump. During an ...

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Alan Daniels

16 August 2023 8:40 am

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Top Democrat Election Denier Faces Backlash for Gleeful Response to Trump Indictment

Hillary Clinton Faces Criticism Over Reaction to Trump Indictment

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has come under fire for her apparent excitement following the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump. During an interview with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, Clinton discussed the indictment from Fulton County, Georgia, which accused Trump and his associates of being "co-conspirators" in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Clinton's reaction to the indictment has received backlash, considering her previous claims that Trump stole the 2016 election from her.

Rachel Maddow Interview Takes Unexpected Turn

A planned discussion between Rachel Maddow and Hillary Clinton about an article titled "The Weaponization of Loneliness" took an unexpected turn when they began discussing and laughing about the series of indictments in Georgia. A video clip of the interview was shared on Twitter, drawing attention to their conversation.

During the interview, Clinton expressed surprise at the circumstances under which they were speaking, referring to the recent indictments. Maddow criticized individuals who falsely claim that every election is stolen and that their victory is the only way to ensure a trustworthy election. Interestingly, Clinton herself has made similar claims in the past without any acknowledgment from Maddow.

Maddow Addresses Election Integrity

In a segment on her show, Rachel Maddow addressed the issue of election integrity and the impact of false claims on democracy. She specifically mentioned Hillary Clinton and criticized individuals who falsely claim that every election is stolen, implying that their victory is the only way to trust the election. Maddow argued that such claims not only reflect poorly on the person making them but also harm the democratic process. The segment included a video clip of Maddow making these remarks.

Comparison to Trump's Criticism

A video compilation shared on Twitter by Greg Price, created by Tom Elliott, founder of Grabien, shows Hillary Clinton making similar claims to those that Donald Trump is currently facing criticism for. The video suggests that Clinton should also face indictment for her statements.

The content highlights Clinton's comments about the legitimacy of past elections, including her claims that the 2000 and 2016 elections were stolen and her questioning of the legitimacy of the 2004 elections. David Harsanyi and Seth Dillon discuss these comments, finding it awkward to criticize Clinton for potentially damaging democracy.

Criticism from Megyn Kelly and David Asman

Megyn Kelly, a podcast host on Sirius XM, criticized a recent exchange between two women on a set, calling it "disgusting." Fox Business anchor David Asman also commented on the situation, pointing out the irony, hypocrisy, and projection involved.

Criticism of Maddow and Clinton

Kevin Tober took to Twitter to criticize Rachel Maddow and Hillary Clinton for scolding people who spread conspiracy theories about stolen elections, highlighting their role in propagating the Trump-Russian collusion hoax after the 2016 election.

In another tweet, Kevin Tober mentioned the @OccupyDemocrats account on the platform X, which ignored the giggles and praised Hillary Clinton's reaction to the indictment. The tweet suggests that the account found Clinton's reaction to be "classy" and contrasted it with what they believe would have been a different reaction from Donald Trump.

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