Clinton, Czech Politician Clash During Panel at Munich Security Conference

At the Munich Security Conference, which began last Saturday in Munich, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sharply criticized a fellow panelist during a heated discussion centered on U.S. President Donald Trump.

Clinton accused Trump of betraying Western “humanitarian values,” saying he had damaged NATO and the broader Western alliance. She argued that Trump appeared to admire models of “unchecked power,” similar to that of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

During the exchange, Czech Deputy Prime Minister Petr Masínka (name transliterated) interjected with a sarcastic remark, saying, “I suppose you really don’t like him.” The comment drew laughter from the audience, though Clinton responded with visible irritation rather than amusement.

“That’s absolutely true,” Clinton replied. “It’s not just that I don’t like him. I don’t like him because of the damage he is doing to the United States and the world. If you think something good will come of this, you should think again.”

Defending Trump, Masínka argued that the president’s confrontational approach reflects a reaction to American policies that, in his view, have become disconnected from ordinary citizens and divorced from reality. He cited what he described as “cancel culture,” “climate alarmism,” and “woke ideology” as examples.

As Masínka continued listing common right-wing criticisms, Clinton responded with occasional head shakes and restrained smiles. However, when he mentioned what he called a “gender revolution,” she interrupted him.

“What gender? Is the problem that women are getting their rights?” Clinton said sharply. Masínka replied that some people believe “there are more than two genders.”

Masínka claimed his points illustrated how the political left had “gone too far.” Clinton then challenged him, asking whether that justified “selling out the people of Ukraine,” who are fighting on the front lines for their freedom.

Masínka responded curtly, “May I finish my statement? Sorry if this makes you uncomfortable,” further intensifying the exchange.