In a social media statement that coincided with the 80th anniversary of D-Day, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ignited a firestorm of controversy with a post on X, that compared the historic military operation to the current political climate in the United States.
Her remark, “Eighty years ago today, thousands of brave Americans fought to protect democracy on the shores of Normandy. This November, all we have to do is vote,” has drawn sharp criticism from conservative figures and veterans. They accuse her of belittling the sacrifices made during one of World War II’s most pivotal moments.
On June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the start of a massive offensive that would ultimately topple Nazi Germany. This event, celebrated as D-Day, symbolizes a turning point in the war, showcasing the courage and resolve of the Allied forces. However, Clinton’s comparison of these historic acts of valor with voting in an election has been met with widespread indignation and anger.
The backlash was immediate and intense. Bonchie, a writer for RedState, denounced the comment as “just pure evil,” accusing Clinton of equating “the sacrifices of those who died to defeat Hitler and retake Europe with Democrats voting against Donald Trump.”
Radio host Dana Loesch extended the criticism to Clinton’s past political maneuvers, sharply rebuking her 2016 campaign strategies. “You attempted to undo everything they fought for by partnering with Fusion GPS to launder discredited opposition in the press and convert it into surveillance warrants on enemies through FISA,” Loesch argued.
Sean Parnell, a combat veteran and author, shared his disgust, stating, “It’s impossible to capture just how loathsome a comment this is. To cheapen what WWII heroes did to BS garbage politics makes me sick. Again, WWII veterans deserve so much better than this.”
Conservative podcast host “Comfortably Smug” described Clinton’s statement as something only a “shameless, broken, lizard person” could conceive, highlighting the extreme backlash the post elicited.
Clinton’s comments also come in the context of President Joe Biden’s remarks on the importance of protecting democracy. Although Biden did not mention Trump by name, his speech on D-Day highlighted the ongoing threats to democratic institutions.
