Clinton Calls GOP Women 'Handmaidens,' Adds New Criticism

In an interview at New York City's 92nd Street Y, Hillary Clinton criticized most Republican women as 'handmaidens to the patriarchy' if they were to become president, naming only a few exceptions such as Sen. Lisa Murkowski and former Rep. Liz Cheney. Clinton's comments drew comparisons to her past controversial statements, including the 2016 'basket of deplorables' remark, and were labeled divisive and hypocritical by critics. She reiterated the challenges women face in reaching the presidency and expressed support for candidates like Kamala Harris. Clinton also criticized public figures J.D. Vance and Elon Musk, accusing them of promoting a conservative agenda that limits women's roles to childbearing. Republican critics, including Lily Tang Williams, responded by accusing Clinton of hypocrisy on women's rights issues. The episode has reignited debates around gender, party allegiance, and the obstacles faced by women in American politics.