Clinton Email Controversy

The Clinton email controversy involved Hillary Clinton using a private email server to send and receive official government messages while she was Secretary of State (2009-2013). Critics questioned whether this compromised sensitive information and hindered government transparency. An FBI investigation examined if she or her aides mishandled classified data or violated security protocols. Although FBI Director James Comey concluded there was no criminal wrongdoing, he noted that her server practices were "extremely careless." The controversy fueled political debate about email security and transparency, becoming a significant issue during her 2016 presidential campaign.