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Hillary Clinton is undeniably one of the most well-known figures worldwide. Having served as First Lady, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and the first woman ever to be nominated by a major political party, it’s almost impossible to find someone unfamiliar with her. With such a prominent role on the global stage, interacting with the world’s wealthiest and most influential people, it’s no surprise that she has become the subject of various conspiracy theories. In this article, we delve into ten such theories about Hillary Clinton.
10. The First Casualty
Whether admired or criticized, the Clintons have undeniably left their mark on both American and global history. Bill's economic successes and Hillary's historic candidacy as the first female nominee of a major political party are among their many legacies. Of course, their involvement in the Lewinsky scandal is a chapter of history that will never be forgotten. Yet, according to this particular theory, the Clintons may have had more acceptance of this scandal than we realize.
Linda Tripp, the White House staffer who secretly recorded Monica Lewinsky discussing her affair with Bill Clinton, suggests that the scandal was not as shocking to Hillary as the public believed. Tripp goes further, claiming that Hillary was fully aware of the affair, and even asserts that 'every scandal that came out of the Clinton administration was masterminded by Hillary herself.'
Tripp’s reasoning behind her accusations was that the scandal would actually benefit Hillary by making her appear more relatable and gaining sympathy from the public. However, if that was the plan, it clearly backfired, as the affair has likely caused more damage to Hillary’s reputation than to either of the individuals who were directly involved in the affair.
9. The Mystery of Chelsea’s Father
While Monica Lewinsky remains the most famous woman Bill Clinton has been accused of infidelity with, she is not the only one. Though rumors about Bill’s affairs have swirled over the years, Hillary has also faced allegations of infidelity in their marriage.
Figures like Donald Trump and Roger Stone have suggested that Hillary was not faithful either. Stone goes as far as naming two men Hillary allegedly had affairs with: Vince Foster and Web Hubbel. Although Vince Foster is a more recognized name, it is Web Hubbel who stands at the center of this theory, with claims that he is the actual father of Chelsea Clinton.
While it’s true that Chelsea shares some physical traits with Web Hubbel, these are not as prominent as her striking resemblance to Bill and Hillary. However, a few connections, such as Web working at Hillary’s law firm, and a potential subtle reference to him in one of Hillary's books, have led some critics to believe he is Chelsea’s biological father. The challenge with such theories is that, much like David Icke’s claim about the moon being both a hologram and an alien spacecraft, the people promoting them often hold beliefs that contradict each other.
8. Hillary the Lesbian
One of the most widely known conspiracy theories about Hillary is the idea that she is a lesbian, which dates back to her time as First Lady of Arkansas. This theory likely emerged because of her ambitious career in the 1980s, a time when being gay would have posed significant challenges for any political career, particularly in Arkansas.
The Clintons’ decision to have only one child has been cited by some as evidence that their marriage is a facade, often linked to rumors of Bill’s frequent affairs with other women, which some suggest are part of an “open marriage.” One such woman, Gennifer Flowers, claims that Bill confided in her that Hillary is bisexual and has been with more women than he has. Another woman, Dolly Kyle, states that Bill told her Hillary wanted a child to create the illusion of a normal family and solidify their public image as a “real couple.” When asked about these rumors on the Howard Stern show, Hillary firmly responded that she had “never even been tempted.”
7. Hillary 2.0
If you were to ask people to list the most shocking moments from the 2008 or 2012 campaigns, they might struggle to name even three. Birtherism might make the list, though the most notable moment probably was John McCain correcting one of his own supporters. Or perhaps that time Rick Perry forgot which branch of government he wanted to eliminate? It was amusing. However, if you asked about 2016, limiting it to just five shocking moments would be a real challenge.
One of the most unforgettable moments of the campaign was when Hillary fainted at the 9/11 memorial. For her critics, this event was the confirmation of their long-standing claim: that Hillary’s health was not up to the task of serving as President. However, seeing her collapse wasn’t enough to convince them, as when Hillary reappeared several hours later, a new theory emerged: that wasn’t really Hillary at all.
The theory behind this is that Hillary’s health is so poor that she requires a body double for certain public appearances. Advocates of this theory compared photos from that day to others of Hillary, pointing out supposed differences in her features such as her nose, cheekbones, neck, and stomach, suggesting that these discrepancies prove there were two different people. A well-known Hillary impersonator even tweeted that she was in New York during the event, only to later confirm she was actually on the West Coast.
6. Hillary’s Poor Health
The fainting incident, which was attributed to pneumonia, was far from the first time Hillary’s health raised doubts. In 2012, when she suffered a concussion, some suggested it was staged to avoid testifying at the Benghazi hearings. After she did testify, the theory changed, claiming the concussion was genuine and proved that she was unfit for office. A blood clot in 2013 led to further speculation that Hillary had suffered neurological damage, rendering her unqualified to be President.
These health issues, combined with the fainting incident, led to the theory that Hillary might be suffering from Parkinson’s disease or something similar. This theory was fueled by a leaked email that mentioned Provigil, a drug often prescribed to those with Parkinson’s. However, Provigil is used to treat fatigue, not neuromuscular symptoms, and it is known that Barack Obama used it during his presidency, likely to help with his workload. Since Hillary is the only nominee in history to release her medical records, this theory holds up about as well as Hillary at the memorial.
5. The Clinton Plant
Although many conspiracy theories surrounding Hillary share recurring themes, such as her being a promiscuous person or nearing death, there is one common thread in every theory: it all circles back to her ultimate ambition to become President.
When Hillary eventually went head-to-head with Donald Trump, undeniably the most unconventional nominee in history and a magnet for conspiracy theories, it seemed inevitable that both would be thrust together in a single shared theory. Specifically, the claim that Trump was a plant set up by the Clintons.
This theory doesn’t require as much imagination as some of the others. In fact, both liberal and conservative theorists have pointed to the long-standing, publicly friendly relationship between the Trump and Clinton families. They attended each other’s events, Trump donated to their foundation, and they were close friends long before they became bitter adversaries.
One major piece of evidence supporting this theory is a phone call between Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, made roughly a month before Trump launched his campaign. The Washington Post reports that four Trump associates and one Clinton associate confirmed that Bill encouraged Donald to become more involved in the Republican Party. Some theorists believe the Clintons directly asked him to run a campaign so disastrous that it would cripple the Republican Party. The most amusing aspect of this theory is that it backfired, preventing Hillary from reaching her dream job and leaving Donald to take on one of the world’s toughest jobs when he had only wanted to be on television.
4. The Impeachment Plan
While it may seem absurd to think such an elaborate plan could go so awry, hardcore conspiracy theorists won’t let themselves be distracted by the humor. After all, the best way to downplay something is to make it seem laughable. So, what if Hillary’s grand plan didn’t fail spectacularly? What if that was precisely the outcome she intended?
The phone call theory is pretty simple: Donald says and does a lot of questionable things in the name of the Republican Party, leading to a split within the party and forcing his supporters to face tough reelection battles. This would, hypothetically, create an identity crisis for the GOP, shifting them toward the center and giving the Democrats an easy path for a few years.
However, according to a White House insider via Playboy’s White House Correspondent, Hillary was playing a much longer game. Instead of using candidate Trump to hurt the Republican Party, she wanted to use President Trump to obliterate it. To achieve this, she allegedly colluded with the Russians to ensure her election loss, then placed the blame squarely on Donald. Once the Trump-Russia narrative was in play, all that remained was to sit back and wait for impeachment. Whether Hillary plans to run again is still unknown, but for those who believe this theory, it seems to be the only logical conclusion.
3. Secret Police
Perhaps the most unforgettable “conspiracy” moment in Hillary’s life is one that turned out to be true: the infamous “vast right-wing conspiracy” about Bill’s affair with a White House intern. Since the scandal broke, Hillary has faced heavy criticism for her attempts to discredit the women accusing her husband. However, according to one of Bill’s former advisors, the story didn’t end there.
In various books and interviews, Dick Morris refers to what he calls the 'secret police,' alleging that 'Hillary created a secret police force to systematically intimidate, frighten, threaten, discredit, and punish innocent Americans whose only crime was wanting to reveal the truth.'
This alleged secret police force supposedly consisted of private investigators, opposition researchers, and operatives infiltrated into key agencies like the FBI, CIA, and IRS. Their mission was to dig up damaging material on Clinton critics, ensuring that these individuals would be silenced before their reputations could harm the Clinton power couple. But once again, if this theory proves true, it seems it didn’t have the desired effect.
2. The Sinister Sisters
If you have more than a casual interest in U.S. politics, you are probably familiar with Hillary’s closest aide, Huma Abedin. An accomplished careerwoman in her own right, she is also known as the wife of Anthony Weiner, the disgraced Democrat involved in a series of sexting scandals with underage women. With Huma as Hillary’s right-hand woman and Anthony rising through the Democratic ranks, their marriage was always suspected to be politically motivated. One theory suggests there may be a reason Anthony sought attention from other women, as Huma has long been rumored to be one of Hillary’s lesbian lovers.
This rumor resurfaced every time Anthony Weiner was caught in another sexting scandal, continuing until their divorce in 2017, sparking jokes about how Huma was 'done with Weiner.' However, according to prominent conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh, Hillary and Huma’s relationship might be more than just a matter of sexual dynamics.
On one of his radio shows, Rush Limbaugh pointed out that Huma Abedin’s mother was friends with Naglaa Mahoud, the widow of Mohamed Morsi, the then President of Egypt. Morsi was a well-known member of the Muslim Brotherhood, and according to Rush, his wife was a significant figure in the female counterpart to the Brotherhood, the Muslim Sisterhood. For Limbaugh, this connection was enough evidence that Hillary and Huma were operatives of the Sisterhood, working toward an Islamist agenda. While the theory was echoed by Trump supporters during the 2016 campaign, like Michelle Bachmann, it ultimately lacked sufficient evidence to gain widespread traction.
1. The Clinton Body Count
Aside from speculations about her sexual orientation, the Clinton Body Count conspiracy is likely the most notorious theory surrounding both Bill and Hillary, though it hasn't been discussed on Mytour since 2009. While the theory has evolved over time, we can still highlight the core points.
The theory begins with Vince Foster, one of Hillary’s supposed non-lesbian lovers, found dead in a park in 1993 with a gunshot wound to the head. Advocates of the Clinton Body Count theory assert that his death was not a suicide, but rather a murder, either to cover up an affair or prevent Foster from exposing potential crimes involving the Clintons.
The following decades saw over 50 names added to the list of those believed to be victims of this alleged scheme, ranging from political allies deemed untrustworthy to reporters with too much knowledge. One of the most notable deaths was that of Seth Rich, a DNC staffer fatally shot during a supposed robbery in 2016. Julian Assange hinted that Rich was involved in the Wikileaks DNC email leaks and was silenced as retribution. This theory was pushed by Sean Hannity until his advertisers forced him to stop at the request of Rich’s family. Rudy Giuliani also entertained the idea but argued that the family's 'pain' shouldn't prevent the theory from being discussed.
The theory eventually extended to include Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire pedophile who 'committed suicide' in prison in August 2019. Known for his involvement in child trafficking and his connections with the elite, it's easy to imagine that Epstein may have possessed incriminating information on powerful figures, including Bill Clinton. A series of suspicious events, such as missed guard rounds, contradictory autopsy reports, and the inexplicable deletion of security footage, have led to further speculation that Epstein’s death was yet another faked incident orchestrated by the Clintons.
