How Obama, Biden, and the Democrats protected Hillary Clinton from her most damaging scandals
For nearly two decades, Hillary Rodham Clinton has stood at the epicenter of some of America’s most controversial political storms – email scandals, pay-to-play allegations, questionable foreign dealings, and deep conflicts of interest involving the Clinton Foundation. Yet despite the gravity, consistency, and volume of accusations, she has never once faced meaningful legal consequences. In a political landscape where far lesser offenses have destroyed careers, the Clintons appear to operate under a protective shield – one fortified by Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and the upper echelons of the Democratic Party. This protection is now under renewed scrutiny as Donald Trump attempts to revive a lawsuit accusing Hillary Clinton of orchestrating an elaborate conspiracy to falsely link his 2016 campaign to Russia.
In 2022, Donald Trump filed a 108-page civil lawsuit accusing Hillary Clinton of violating federal racketeering laws by pushing a “false narrative” of Trump-Russia collusion. Although US District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks dismissed the suit on procedural grounds – statute of limitations and insufficient demonstration of direct harm – the allegations have resurfaced with Trump’s attempt to revive the case.
Whether the suit returns to court or not, it has reopened discussions about the vast catalogue of allegations Hillary Clinton has managed to evade over the years. From the private email server scandal to the Clinton Foundation’s questionable dealings, critics argue that powerful allies in the Obama and Biden administrations consistently ensured she remained insulated from prosecution.
Among the allegations facing Hillary Clinton, none was more damaging than her unauthorized use of a private email server while serving as US Secretary of State. In 2016, a formal inquiry uncovered serious lapses in her handling of classified information. Yet, despite widespread concern, the political machinery quickly activated to protect her.
In July 2016, FBI Director James Comey publicly recommended that no charges be filed. His justification – “no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case” – sparked nationwide controversy, especially as the decision came amid intense election-year politics.
Left-leaning media outlets immediately launched campaigns portraying the scandal as an exaggerated Republican attack. But the core question remains unanswered nearly a decade later: Should the Clinton email investigation be reopened? Many legal experts argue that the evidence was never fully pursued, and that no ordinary government official would have escaped indictment for similar actions.
Hillary Clinton’s controversies extend far beyond emails. As Secretary of State, she was repeatedly accused of........





















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