After a bruising primary season that was anything but typical, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accepted the nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate. While Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has received much attention for his non-traditional campaigning style, Clinton has also had to deal with controversies this election season.

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Critics of Clinton claim she is not trustworthy, while supporters blame the media for what they feel is unfair coverage. While Clinton’s experience is attractive to some voters, others fear a continuation of the policies of President Barack Obama.

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As Clinton seeks to become the first female U.S. president, here are some of the more notable controversies that her campaign has had to address.

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An aerial view captures a large area under construction for a new data center campus on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Developed by QTS, the data center campus near Fayetteville is one of the largest under construction in Georgia. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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