On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a post by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on social media sparked a storm of controversy. Her statement, which paralleled the historic military offensive to the current political landscape in the United States, has been met with significant backlash.
Clinton’s statement, “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,” was met with criticism from conservative figures and veterans. They argue that Clinton has demeaned the sacrifices made during one of the most crucial moments of World War II.
On June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied troops began their landing on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the onset of a significant offensive that eventually led to the downfall of Nazi Germany. This day, known as D-Day, represents a watershed moment in the war, demonstrating the bravery and determination of the Allied forces. However, the comparison made by Clinton between these heroic acts and voting in an election has stirred widespread outrage.
The response was swift and vehement. RedState writer Bonchie chastised Clinton’s comment as “just pure evil,” alleging that Clinton had equated “the sacrifices of those who died to defeat Hitler and retake Europe with Democrats voting against Donald Trump.”
Dana Loesch, a radio host, extended her critique to Clinton’s past political actions, particularly 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 asserted.
Combat veteran and author, Sean Parnell, expressed his disdain, 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” characterized Clinton’s statement as something that only a “shameless, broken, lizard person” could conceive, underlining the fierce criticism the post provoked.
Clinton’s remarks were also contextualized by President Joe Biden’s comments about the importance of preserving democracy. While Biden did not directly reference Trump, his D-Day speech underscored the persistent threats to democratic institutions.