Huma Abedin Reflects on Hillary Clinton's Challenges as a Female Politician

Huma Abedin, a former top aide to Hillary Clinton, has spoken out about the "impossible standards" that Clinton faced as a woman in politics.

Huma Abedin, a former top aide to Hillary Clinton and current MSNBC contributor, has shed light on the challenges that Clinton faced as a woman in politics. During an appearance on "The View," Abedin shared her perspective on the "impossible standards" that Clinton was held to.

"It was almost like you couldn't win," Abedin said. "You had to be perfect. You had to be above reproach. You had to be, you know, a mother and a wife and everything else."

Huma Abedin Reflects on Hillary Clinton's Challenges as a Female Politician

Abedin's comments come as Clinton faces renewed scrutiny over her 2016 presidential campaign. Critics have accused Clinton of being out of touch with the concerns of ordinary Americans and of mishandling the investigation into her use of a private email server.

However, Abedin defended Clinton's record, arguing that she was a "strong and capable leader" who was "unfairly targeted" by her opponents.

Huma Abedin Reflects on Hillary Clinton's Challenges as a Female Politician

"She was a trailblazer for women in politics," Abedin said. "She broke down barriers and paved the way for others to follow."

Abedin's appearance on "The View" comes as she prepares to marry Alex Soros, the son of billionaire Democratic megadonor George Soros. The couple announced their engagement on social media earlier this year.

Huma Abedin Reflects on Hillary Clinton's Challenges as a Female Politician

Abedin has been a staunch Clinton ally since she began interning for the former first lady in the White House back in 1996. She went on to work for her as a top aide in the State Department, the Clinton Foundation, and Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. She joined MSNBC in 2022.

Abedin herself was engulfed in a major scandal in 2011 when her then-husband, Anthony Weiner, a New York congressman at the time, was caught sexting after posting a lewd photo on his Twitter account, which he initially claimed was hacked.

Huma Abedin Reflects on Hillary Clinton's Challenges as a Female Politician

"The first thing out of my mouth wasn’t ‘How could you do this to me?’ or ‘I thought that you loved me.’ The first thing I said was, ‘You mean you’ve been lying to the whole world for a week??,'" Abedin wrote in her 2021 memoir. "'Anthony, you have people counting on you. You owe them the truth!’ ‘I know,' he said. ‘I have to go back and deal with the consequences.’"

Abedin divorced Weiner in 2017 after seven years of marriage. They share a son.

Huma Abedin Reflects on Hillary Clinton's Challenges as a Female Politician

Abedin's marriage to Soros has been met with some criticism from those who argue that she is marrying into a powerful and controversial family. However, Abedin has defended her choice, saying that she is "very happy" with Soros.

"He's a great guy," Abedin said. "He's smart, he's kind, and he's compassionate. I'm very lucky to have him in my life."