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Hillary Clinton Says Democratic Party’s “Experiment” with Socialism Is “Healthy”
8/26/2026, 1:26:57 AM
Core Event
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the Hamptons Institute that the Democratic Party is undergoing “an experiment” to see how well it can address “young people’s very real concerns” and that this process is “healthy.” She made the remarks on Monday while discussing the party’s ideological direction amid a surge of democratic-socialist candidates.
Context: Rise of Democratic Socialism
In recent primary contests, candidates identifying as democratic socialists have won several nominations, prompting the party’s establishment wing to reassess its platform. Commentators note that the trend reflects a broader effort to attract younger voters who are increasingly skeptical of traditional centrist policies.
Official Statements & Responses
Clinton also turned the “socialism” charge on President Donald Trump, arguing that his administration practices “socialism for the rich.” The White House, through spokesperson Davis Ingle, dismissed Clinton’s remarks as political whining and reiterated the administration’s focus on job creation and investment.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Democratic Party right now is, I think, going through a kind of experiment, like who can actually respond particularly to young people's very real concerns about where they are at this point in their lives and what kind of future do they have for themselves? I think that is healthy,” — Clinton. Clinton
- “Easy for her to say when she has her own security team,” — Heritage Foundation
- “Meanwhile, Crooked Hillary Clinton is still whining about her spectacular 2016 election defeat.” — Davis Ingle, white house spokesperson
