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- March 7, 2020
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Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton accuser Juanita Broaddrick reacts to new Monica Lewinsky claims.
How has Monica Lewinsky been an advocate for anti-bullying campaigns and spoken out about how she was portrayed by the media during the investigation into the affair?
In a recent Hulu documentary, former President Bill Clinton was depicted talking about his affair with Monica Lewinsky in a dismissive way, referring to it as a “thing that happened 20 years ago.” This sparked outrage from his accuser, who spoke out against his comments.
In 1998, Monica Lewinsky was a 22-year-old White House intern when she had an affair with Bill Clinton, who was then the President of the United States. After the affair was uncovered, Clinton was impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice, but he was acquitted by the Senate.
In the documentary “Hillary,” which chronicles the life of Clinton’s wife Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton was asked about the affair with Lewinsky. He responded by saying, “I feel terrible about the fact that Monica Lewinsky’s life was defined by it, unfairly I think.”
Clinton went on to say, “Over the years I’ve watched her try to get a normal life again, but you’ve got to decide how to define ‘normal.'”
This dismissive attitude towards the affair was met with backlash from Lewinsky. In a tweet, she responded to Clinton’s comments by saying, “blaming the intern is so 1990s. #TimesUp.”
Lewinsky has been vocal in recent years about her experience with Clinton and the impact it has had on her life. She has been an advocate for anti-bullying campaigns and has spoken out about how she was portrayed by the media during the investigation into the affair.
Clinton’s comments in the documentary show a lack of understanding and empathy for the impact that the affair had on Lewinsky’s life. It is important for public figures, especially those in positions of power, to acknowledge the harm they have caused and take responsibility for their actions.
The #MeToo movement has brought attention to the issue of sexual harassment and assault, and it is important to remember that these actions can have long-lasting effects on the victims. Dismissive attitudes towards such actions only perpetuate a culture that allows harassment to continue.
Lewinsky’s response to Clinton’s comments shows that the impact of the affair is still felt 20 years later. It serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and it is important to take responsibility and work towards healing and growth.
