On her first time at The Howard Stern Show, Hillary Clinton spilled it all out. She talked about the persistent lesbian rumors about her, Donald Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders, and more.
Clinton is currently promoting her new book, The Book of Gutsy Women, which she has co-written with her daughter, Chelsea Clinton. In her guest appearance in The Howard Stern Show, the host asked the former Secretary of State about sort of things-political and personal-and she candidly answered all.
Clinton denied the rumors that she is a lesbian and interested in women than men. Former President Bill Clinton's wife stressed that contrary to the rumors, he actually like men. Then, Stern asked Mrs. Clinton to raise her hand and swear that she never had a lesbian affair.
"Never, never, never. Never even been tempted, thank you very much," Hillary said after she revealed to Stern about her boyfriend before Bill Clinton who was "really handsome" and resembled a "Greek god."
Clinton's remarks drew laughter from the show's host and his audience. However, entertainment and LGBTQ reporter Trish Bendix is not pleased with the former First Lady's remark.
Bendix told NBC News that it is frustrating to hear a public figure refuting false information about sexuality in a way that likens lesbianism or queerness with indecency or obscenity. Bendix believed that there are other ways to dispel rumors without saying something damaging to others.
Meanwhile, Stern also asked his guest about Donald Trump's inauguration day. Clinton admitted that it was one of the hardest days of her life as she attended the event with former President Clinton. She recalled that when Trump's made a "bizarre" speech, former President George W. Bush who is sitting beside her, leaned over and told her how weird the speech is.
The show host also asked the politician-turned-author if she was "upset" when it took long for Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to endorse her after she won the nomination for the 2016 elections. Clinton and Sanders were Democratic primary opponents in 2016.
Clinton admitted that she is disappointed and was hurt by Sander's delayed endorsement. She added that he hopes Sanders will not do it again if ever he doesn't get the party nomination this time around.
Clinton reiterated that what happened to her should not happen again to whoever the Democratic Party nominates for the upcoming 2020 election. She said they have to join forces to achieve their objective in November 2020.
