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Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton
Former Secretary of State
2016 Democratic Presidential Nominee
Overview
Former First Lady, U.S. Senator from New York, and Secretary of State who lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump. Target of numerous Trump attacks including "Lock Her Up "chants. Subject of multiple investigations including emails and Benghazi that found no criminal wrongdoing. Won the popular vote by 3 million votes.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Private email server as Secretary of State
FBI investigation found no criminal intent
Benghazi hearings (11 hours of testimony)
Target of Russian interference in 2016
Subject of "Lock Her Up "chants at Trump rallies
Related Investigations (4)
Known Associates & Connections
Bill Clinton
Husband, 42nd President
Barack Obama
Appointed her Secretary of State
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- October 26, 1947
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois
Education
- •Wellesley College (B.A.)
- •Yale Law School (J.D.)
Key Timeline
2009
Becomes Secretary of State
2016
Wins Democratic nomination
July 2016
FBI concludes email investigation, no charges
November 2016
Loses election despite winning popular vote by 3M