Hillary Clinton Caught Pushing Absurd Lie About Election Security Bill That Just Passed the House

It’s easy to forget that not too long ago, the mainstream establishment held a near-total grip on how news and opinions were shared with the public.

That control has loosened significantly in the era of independent media and the rise of America-first populism championed by President Donald Trump. Yet many establishment figures still cling to outdated tactics—chief among them, spreading blatant misinformation without consequence. They’ve grown accustomed to a lack of accountability and seem unable to change.

A recent example unfolded Thursday on X (formerly Twitter), where Hillary Clinton—former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate—sparked outrage by making an alarmist claim about the SAVE Act. The bill, which was passed by the GOP-led House of Representatives, aims to strengthen election security. Clinton warned that it could prevent “69 million women” from voting—a statement quickly met with widespread pushback on the platform, where most users, like the general public, support stronger election safeguards.

“Update: The House just passed the Republican voter suppression measure that threatens voting access for millions of Americans, including 69 million women whose married names don’t match their birth certificates,” Clinton posted. “Make sure your senators know you expect them to stand against it.”

In reality, the SAVE Act—if passed by the Senate—would simply require individuals registering to vote to show proof of citizenship. It would also mandate that states clean their voter rolls of noncitizens.

Clinton’s implication? That 69 million married women can’t provide basic identification.

Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) didn’t hold back: “Stop. You are lying,” she replied. “Read the bill. And for the love of God, stop treating women like they are incapable or idiots.”

Others, including Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), echoed similar sentiments, calling out the falsehoods and offering clarification.

Perhaps the most forceful response came from Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), who dismantled Clinton’s claim in a detailed post.

“Hillary Clinton argues that the SAVE Act ‘threatens voting access’ for ’69 million women whose married names don’t match their birth certificates,’” Lee wrote.

“If that were true — and it’s definitely not — the same women would be unemployable as they’d be unable to complete an I-9, which requires proof of citizenship.” He continued, “Her argument proves too much, is refuted by the plain text of the bill, and cannot withstand review.”

Adding to the pressure on Clinton’s narrative, public sentiment overwhelmingly supports voter ID measures. A February survey from Rasmussen Reports found that 77 percent of Americans favor such laws.

The bottom line? Establishment figures like Clinton continue to rely on misinformation—a strategy that has long served them well. But platforms like X now make it far easier for everyday Americans to call out “their most brazen falsehoods” in real time.