The former First Lady, who has faced her own accusations of covering up her husband's infidelities, has criticized Donald Trump for suppressing stories about his extramarital affairs. This has led to accusations of hypocrisy and raised questions about how these scandals could affect Joe Biden's re-election chances.
The recent polling that shows President Biden trailing Donald Trump in key swing states has raised concerns among some "The View" co-hosts about his re-election chances. Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin expressed their worries, noting that Biden appears to be in a worse position than Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama at this point in their presidencies.
Amidst these concerns, the ongoing trial of Donald Trump in Manhattan has brought back memories of the 2016 election, including the controversies surrounding the "Access Hollywood" tape and Stormy Daniels's alleged affair with Trump. These allegations sparked debates about the impact of extramarital affairs on electability, particularly in light of the Clintons' own history with such scandals.
Hillary Clinton has been particularly vocal in her denunciations of Trump for allegedly suppressing stories about his affairs. However, she has also faced accusations of hypocrisy, given her own alleged attempts to cover up her husband Bill Clinton's infidelities.
In 1992, on the cusp of allegations that Bill Clinton had an affair with Gennifer Flowers, Hillary Clinton stated that her marriage was "solid" and "full of love and friendship." However, after Flowers made her allegations public, the Clintons appeared on "60 Minutes" where Hillary claimed that women questioned about their relationships with Bill were her friends. This led to accusations that she was pressuring potential accusers to stay quiet.
The Stormy Daniels scandal has also raised questions about the efficacy of non-disclosure agreements in maintaining innocence. Despite paying Daniels a six-figure settlement to keep quiet, Trump has continued to face allegations of infidelity.
Democratic prosecutors in New York have heavily publicized the charges against Trump in the media, believing that they could sway religious conservatives to vote against him. However, Hillary Clinton's own history with suppressing scandals has led to skepticism about the effectiveness of this strategy.
The media's coverage of the Trump trial has also been criticized for its bias. Time magazine, for instance, praised Hillary Clinton for her alleged "dignity" in the face of allegations against her husband, despite her own alleged role in covering up those allegations.
This kind of bias has led to a decline in trust in the "mainstream media." Many Americans believe that the media selectively reports stories and shapes them to benefit their political allies.
The double standards and hypocrisy surrounding the allegations against Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have raised questions about the impact of extramarital affairs on electability. As the 2024 election approaches, these scandals could become a factor in determining Joe Biden's chances of winning re-election.
