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The Hillary Clinton email controversy refers to the use of a private email server by Hillary Clinton, while she was the United States Secretary of State, to conduct official government business. The controversy surrounding her emails has been a major issue in her political career, including during her 2016 presidential campaign.

Here are some key points about the controversy:

What happened: In March 2015, it was revealed that Hillary Clinton had used a private email server, located in her home in Chappaqua, New York, to conduct official government business while she was Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013. The server was not a government-approved email system, and it was not subject to the same security protocols as government email systems.

Why it was a problem: The use of a private email server raised concerns about the security and transparency of Clinton's communications. Critics argued that she was using a private email server to avoid transparency and accountability, and that she may have been putting sensitive government information at risk by using an unsecured server.

Investigations: The controversy led to several investigations, including:

• The FBI investigation: The FBI launched an investigation into Clinton's use of a private email server in July 2015. The investigation was led by FBI Director James Comey, who ultimately recommended that Clinton not be charged with any crimes.
• The State Department investigation: The State Department launched an investigation into Clinton's use of a private email server in March 2015. The investigation was led by the State Department's Inspector General, who concluded that Clinton had violated department policies by using a private email server.
• The House Select Committee on Benghazi: The House Select Committee on Benghazi, a Republican-led committee, launched an investigation into Clinton's role in the 2012 Benghazi attack. The committee also investigated Clinton's use of a private email server.

Key findings: The investigations found that Clinton had:

• Used her private email server to conduct official government business, including sending and receiving emails with government officials and foreign leaders.
• Violated department policies by using a private email server.
• Deleted thousands of emails from her private server, which were later recovered by the FBI.
• Used her private email server to discuss sensitive government information, including classified information.

Consequences: The controversy surrounding Clinton's emails had significant consequences for her political career. It:

• Damaged her reputation: The controversy led to a decline in Clinton's popularity and a loss of trust among some voters.
• Hurt her presidential campaign: The controversy was a major issue in her 2016 presidential campaign, and it was often cited by her opponents as a reason why she was unfit to be president.
• Led to legal consequences: Clinton was criticized for her handling of the controversy, and she was fined $450,000 by the State Department for violating department policies.

Recent developments: In 2020, the FBI released a report on its investigation into Clinton's use of a private email server. The report concluded that Clinton had been "extremely careless" in her handling of classified information, but that she had not intended to violate the law. The report also concluded that Clinton had not been charged with any crimes because the FBI did not have enough evidence to prove that she had committed a crime.