Politics · October 15, 2026
Hillary Clinton concedes infamous 9/11 near-fainting episode in 2016 was a 'mistake' on her part
Hillary Clinton recently admitted that continuing to campaign while suffering from pneumonia during the 2016 election was a 'mistake.' During a podcast with Kara Swisher, Clinton revisited the viral 2016 incident where she appeared to stagger and nearly faint while leaving a 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York. She explained that she had disregarded medical advice to take five or six days off because she felt a personal obligation to attend the event as a former U.S. senator for New York. The admission was sparked by a discussion regarding Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, who faced rumors during his own illness-related absence from the trail.
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Hillary Clinton concedes infamous 9/11 near-fainting episode in 2016 was a 'mistake' on her part
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- Hillary Clinton admitted on a podcast with Kara Swisher that campaigning through pneumonia in 2016 was a mistake.
- Clinton was caught on video appearing to stagger and nearly faint while leaving a 9/11 memorial ceremony in 2016.
- Doctors had advised Clinton to take five or six days off prior to the incident.
- Clinton's campaign eventually confirmed she was fighting pneumonia after the video went viral.
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- Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico was absent from the campaign trail for nine days due to the flu.
- Rumors falsely alleged Talarico had been admitted to a mental health facility.
- A law enforcement source at the time of the 2016 incident described Clinton as having a 'medical episode.'
- The Trump campaign spokesperson Davis Ingle responded by calling Clinton 'Crooked Hillary' and suggesting she move on from 2016.
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The framing focuses on the 'infamous' nature of the 2016 incident, highlighting the 'backlash' Clinton received for hiding her health status. It emphasizes the contrast between her health transparency and Donald Trump's perceived health, while giving significant space to a Trump spokesperson who labels her 'Crooked Hillary' and accuses her of 'whining' about her loss.
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