PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: Former Clinton administration military aide Buzz Patterson accused Hillary Clinton of fostering a hostile environment in the White House, describing her as “evil” and “vindictive.”
👥 Who’s Involved: Buzz Patterson, a former Air Force officer and Senior Military Aide to President Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton.
📍 Where & When: White House, during Bill Clinton’s presidency (1996-1998), with the revelations posted to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, March 17, 2025.
💬 Key Quote: “When Hillary was gone, it was a frat party. When she was home, it was Schindler’s List,” wrote Patterson.
⚠️ Impact: Patterson notes that the mood and tone of the White House often revolved around whether Hillary Clinton was present on that given day, claiming that the political staff and the Clintons themselves were known for their “lack of professionalism and courtesy.”
IN FULL:
A former military aide to President Bill Clinton has alleged that Hillary Clinton was so feared during her time as First Lady that White House staff avoided her at all costs. Buzz Patterson, who served as Senior Military Aide from 1996 to 1998, made the claims in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), describing Hillary Clinton as “evil, vindictive, profane,” and “a bitch.”
Patterson, who carried the “nuclear football” for the president, stated that the atmosphere in the White House shifted dramatically based on Hillary Clinton’s presence. “We used to say that when Hillary was gone, it was a frat party. When she was home, it was Schindler’s List,” he wrote in a post that has garnered millions of views.
He claimed that Hillary Clinton was the most intimidating figure in the administration, even more so than her husband. Patterson recalled being warned by his predecessor, “You can get away with pissing off Bill, but if you make her mad, she’ll rip your heart out.”
According to Patterson, the First Lady instructed staff to avoid interacting with her, leading to scenes of White House employees scrambling to stay out of her line of sight. “Many a time, I’d see mature, professional adults… scurrying into office doorways to escape Hillary’s line of sight,” he recounted, likening her demeanor to that of a “Nazi schoolmarm.”
Patterson also alleged that Hillary Clinton attempted to ban military uniforms in the White House, a move he opposed due to national security concerns. He claimed she sought to downplay the military’s importance in the administration, only relenting after the Secret Service intervened.
The former aide, who has since become a vocal supporter of President Donald J. Trump, concluded his posts by saying the Clintons are “corrupt beyond words.”
