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Hillary Clinton says Biden’s re-election bid cost Democrats the 2024 election

Published 16 June 2026 · world

secretary of state says the winner of a genuine Democratic primary ‘would have beaten Donald Trump’ Joe Biden ’s decision to seek a second term

secretary of state says the winner of a genuine Democratic primary ‘would have beaten Donald Trump’ Joe Biden ’s decision to seek a second term was “a terrible mistake” that cost Democrats the presidency and may have permanently damaged his legacy, Hillary Clinton has declared.

Speaking at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan on Monday, the former US secretary of state and 2016 Democratic nominee said Biden had reneged on a prior commitment to step aside – and that the betrayal of that promise proved catastrophic.

“He made a terrible mistake for himself, his legacy, and for the country,” she said. Continue reading...

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Hillary Clinton says Biden’s re-election bid cost Democrats the 2024 election

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Published: June 17, 2026 • 2:09 AM IST · Updated: June 17, 2026 • 2:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Hillary Clinton says Biden’s re-election bid cost Democrats the 2024 election

Key points

  • secretary of state says the winner of a genuine Democratic primary ‘would have beaten Donald Trump’ Joe Biden ’s decision to seek a second term was “a terrible mistake” that cost Democrats the presidency and may have permanently damaged his legacy, Hillary Clinton has declared.
  • Speaking at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan on Monday, the former US secretary of state and 2016 Democratic nominee said Biden had reneged on a prior commitment to step aside – and that the betrayal of that promise proved catastrophic.
  • “He made a terrible mistake for himself, his legacy, and for the country,” she said.

Published June 17, 2026.


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