Clinton Criticizes Mcconaughey’s Video Backing Independent Candidates

WHO:

NY Post - Hillary Clinton criticized Matthew McConaughey.

Fox News - Hillary Clinton commented on Matthew McConaughey’s video.

NY Post - President Trump and the Democratic Party were mentioned in connection with the midterm elections.

WHAT:

NY Post - Clinton criticized McConaughey for a video supporting independent candidates, calling it “unfortunate.”

Fox News - Clinton called McConaughey’s video promoting independent candidates “unfortunate.”

NY Post - The article said the video could complicate the Democratic Party’s efforts to push back against President Trump in the midterm elections.

WHEN:

Fox News - Clinton made the comment on Wednesday, two weeks before the midterm elections.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 08:07 UTC)

Hillary Clinton has criticized Matthew McConaughey’s video supporting independent candidates, calling it “unfortunate.” Her remarks come as the Democratic Party faces a difficult political calculation ahead of the midterm elections. The video promotes candidates running outside the two major parties, a message Clinton believes could create complications for Democrats. The party is working to push back against President Trump, and support for independent candidates could affect that effort. Clinton made the comment on Wednesday, two weeks before the midterm elections. Her criticism puts a spotlight on the tension between promoting independent choices and building a unified political response. The video has now drawn attention from both Clinton and McConaughey, with the debate centered on what independent candidates could mean for the Democrats’ campaign against Trump.