Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke publicly
after, following her comments on the Jeffrey Epstein case, she began receiving
a series of questions related to what she considers conspiracy theories, which
she asserted are unfounded.
Clinton explained that, after her statement regarding
Epstein, some interlocutors steered the conversation toward topics such as
alleged UFO sightings and the discredited narrative known as Pizzagate, which
she described as “one of the most vile and false conspiracy theories.”
The former official noted that these types of questions
reflect how certain sensitive topics can quickly become fertile ground for
misinformation. In her view, the spread of unfounded claims not only distorts
public debate but also harms individuals and institutions by amplifying
baseless accusations. Therefore, this argument was used by the former first
lady as her "protection," which, incidentally, was not accepted by
the public.
Pizzagate emerged during the 2016 election cycle in the
United States and was widely refuted by authorities and Democratic media
outlets. Despite this, it continues to be cited in some online spaces as part
of narratives labeled as conspiracy theories, due to a lack of recognition of
its veracity.
In her remarks, Clinton insisted on the need to maintain a
focus on verifiable facts and official investigations when addressing complex
cases like Epstein's, ignoring the evidence that has come to light in this
legal case, which garnered international attention before his death in 2019.
The former secretary reiterated that the public debate should be based on
verified information, setting aside the evidence currently available to support
the case, which, for her, remains nothing more than rumors.