Hillary Clinton’s Most Candid Moments Caught On Camera 》

Hillary Clinton is one of the most fascinating and divisive figures in American political history. She rose to fame first as First Lady to Bill Clinton’s President, where she soon made her signature suits into the de facto aesthetic for fun, fearsome ladies. After Bill’s two terms were up, Hillary launched her own political career in earnest, becoming a Senator and then Secretary of State before launching her own failed bid to become President.

Thanks to her fame and power, Hillary Clinton is one of the most photographed and recorded women on the planet. That means there is no shortage of images floating around on the internet, including some that may completely transform how you see her, especially in her most candid moments.

Don’t believe it? Keep reading to discover Hillary Clinton’s most candid moments ever caught on camera!

A big hug for Joe Biden

These days, Joe Biden is nearly as contentious as Hillary Clinton. He successfully defeated Donald Trump in 2020, but there were ongoing rumors that his mental faculties just weren’t what they used to be. To many, those rumors were verified during his first and only 2024 presidential debate with Trump in which he seemed tired and confused, leading to Biden stepping down and his Vice President, Kamala Harris, running in his place.

Back in 2016, though, Biden hadn’t yet had to step away from politics and Hillary Clinton had not yet lost to Donald Trump. Clinton and Biden met during a campaign rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and cameras captured the two sharing a lingering hug. Nobody knows what (if anything) was said during this hug, but the physical intimacy candidly proved just how close these long-term Democrats really are.

Hillary Clinton chilling on an island paradise with Bill

One of our favorite candid Hillary Clinton photos was snapped in 1997, back when she and her husband Bill were still living in the White House. At the time, we constantly saw these two on TV and even the World Wide Web, but they were always decked out in suits. In this image, though, the only suits the Clintons care about are their swimsuits.

While this photo is often shared on the internet, we don’t know much about it other than the fact that the Clintons are kicking back for some fun in the sun (and the sea) in the Virgin Islands. Location details are less important, though, than the fact that Hillary and her hubby look like any other vacationers happy to get away for a bit. Simply looking at the photo, you’d never guess these were arguably the most powerful people in the entire world!

No hugs for Donald Trump

While Hillary Clinton was happy to hug Joe Biden in 2016, she most certainly didn’t want to do that with Donald Trump. We know that thanks to a behind-the-scenes video showing Clinton’s preparation for debates with Trump. In the video, Clinton’s team actually helps her workshop different strategies for dodging any unwanted hugs directed at her from Trump.

That might sound a bit crazy, but Clinton knew very well that Trump was someone known for doing unexpected things. It’s not impossible that he might try to turn a reluctant handshake ahead of a debate into a hug that would have provided terrible optics for Clinton. Fortunately, she didn’t have to use much of her training, but the video is a fascinating look into how Clinton (a seasoned political veteran) tries to prepare for every eventuality.

Vacation Hillary Clinton is completely different

Bill and Hillary Clinton’s marriage has been a source of speculation and fascination for decades. The main reason for the speculation is the fact they are still together after weathering controversies that would have destroyed most couples. The most prominent of these controversies was, of course, Bill’s notorious relationship with White House staffer Monica Lewinsky. It’s tough for any marriage to survive an affair, but how much worse is it when the entire world knows some of the most intimate details about the affair?

While we still don’t know exactly how Bill and Hillary Clinton make it work, the image above provides a pretty good idea. This photo was taken at an unknown beach and shows the couple completely in love, dancing in the sand while looking into each other’s eyes. It seems that when your love is this strong, you can make it through anything!

The stumble that may have cost Hillary Clinton the presidency

Not all of Hillary Clinton’s candid moments are quite so emotional and inspiring. Some are just downright sad, including the time she stumbled in 2016 while visiting the 9/11 Memorial. Later, it was revealed that she had simply fallen due to dehydration and pneumonia. However, it’s possible that this was a moment that might have cost Clinton the presidency.

That’s because her stumbling in public like this triggered a wave of speculation that she might not be healthy enough to make it through four years in the White House. And this, combined with other controversies (like the one involving her email server), might have been just enough to quash her presidential ambitions for good.