Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Report: Russia Knew of Clinton's Health Issues in 2016 Election
The news is about a secret report that says Russia had some inside info about Hillary Clinton's health problems during the 2016 election.
This report claims the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, knew about these health issues.
The report says he didn't reveal the info before the election because he thought Clinton would win.
The report also claims that some top Democrats, including President Obama, were worried about Clinton's health.
They thought it could hurt her chances against Donald Trump.
The Russians also supposedly had details about a plan to link Putin and Russian hackers to Trump.
A declassified report alleges Russia possessed damaging intelligence on Hillary Clinton's health during the 2016 election.
The report claims Russian President Vladimir Putin knew of Clinton's 'psycho-emotional problems' and health issues.
Putin reportedly chose not to release the information before the election, anticipating a Clinton victory.
The report indicates that Obama and Democratic leaders found Clinton's health to be 'extraordinarily alarming'.
The Russians allegedly had information about a campaign email discussing a plan to link Putin and Russian hackers to Trump.
- Who
- The report concerns Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama, and Russian intelligence.
- What
- A report alleges Russia had information about Hillary Clinton's health concerns during the 2016 election.
- When
- The information is related to the 2016 presidential election, with the report declassified in 2020.
- Where
- The report's influence was on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election.
- Why
- The report alleges that Russia aimed to weaken Clinton's potential presidency by withholding information.
Concern Over Clinton's Health
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Impact of Health Information
Concern Over Clinton's Health
Details from the report suggest concerns about Clinton's health were viewed as damaging by some.
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It is not directly stated that concern was viewed negatively, it simply acknowledges that the information was seen as possibly damaging to her campaign.
- Subject
- Hillary Clinton's health in 2016
- Date of Election
- 2016
- Involved Parties
- Russia, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Barack Obama
- Report Source
- House Intelligence Committee
- Declassification Date
- Wednesday