Clinton's 'socialism for the rich' remarks spark Republican backlash

Former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has sparked a wave of fierce criticism from Republicans after she denounced the policies of the ruling Republican Party, describing what she sees as the current US administration’s approach as “socialism for the rich.”

Clinton made her remarks during a discussion on the direction of the Democratic Party amid the rise of candidates aligned with the social democratic movement, calling the party’s current efforts to engage young people a “healthy experience.”

She noted that Democrats are undergoing a period of reassessment of their political positions, as some candidates who advocate ideas closer to social democracy gain popularity.

In response, Republicans strongly attacked Clinton’s statements, calling her accusations against the US administration and the Republican Party contradictory. One critic described her comments as “the definition of insanity,” rejecting her characterization of current economic and administrative policies.