On Saturday, former President Donald Trump sparked controversy by posting a video on Truth Social titled “The Video Hillary Clinton Does Not Want You to See.” The video reintroduces the long-debunked “Clinton Body Count” conspiracy theory, suggesting that the Clintons are somehow connected to the untimely deaths of several individuals.
The video highlights a list of people whose deaths have long been cited by conspiracy theorists. These include high-profile names and cases with tragic or mysterious circumstances. Though no credible evidence has ever linked the Clintons to these deaths, the claims continue to circulate online.
Among the most widely discussed is John F. Kennedy Jr., who died in a plane crash in 1999. The video implies his death was suspicious, noting that he was seen as a potential political rival to Hillary Clinton for the New York Senate seat.
Also mentioned is Mary Mahoney, a former White House intern who was murdered during a 1997 robbery at a Starbucks in Washington, D.C. Conspiracy theorists have long claimed the crime was politically motivated, though police determined it was a robbery gone wrong.
Another case included is Vince Foster, the former White House Counsel who died by suicide in 1993. Despite official investigations confirming it was a suicide, his death has been central to Clinton-related conspiracy theories for decades.
The video also brings up James McDougal, a former Clinton associate and Whitewater witness who died of cardiac arrest in federal custody in 1998. While his death was medically explained, it continues to be included in these narratives.
Walter Scheib, a former White House chef who drowned while hiking in 2015, is also listed. His accidental death is often cited without evidence as suspicious by conspiracy theorists trying to connect dots.
More recent cases referenced include Seth Rich, a DNC staffer who was shot and killed in 2016, and Shawn Lucas, a Bernie Sanders supporter who died that same year. Both deaths occurred during the contentious 2016 election season, fueling online speculation.
Despite these claims, multiple fact-checking organizations, including Snopes and PolitiFact, have thoroughly debunked the “Clinton Body Count” narrative. Investigations have found no evidence of foul play or Clinton involvement.
Major news outlets and law enforcement agencies have consistently reported the facts surrounding these deaths, citing medical reports, police investigations, and independent reviews.
Trump’s sharing of the video is notable, particularly given his political rivalry with Hillary Clinton and history of promoting conspiracy theories. His actions have drawn sharp criticism from political commentators and fact-checkers alike.
The reemergence of such claims, especially when amplified by influential figures, continues to stir controversy and deepen political divides in the U.S.
