Emailgate
Server scandal affair
Emailgate refers to the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while serving as U.S.
Secretary of State (2009–2013).
The scandal dominated the 2016 presidential campaign, with critics alleging mishandling of classified information.
The "-gate" suffix, from Watergate, marks it as a political scandal: The FBI reopened the Emailgate investigation days before the election.
- State DepartmentFederal foreign affairs office
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- FBIU.S. domestic intelligence agency
private server · Comey · subpoena · Benghazi · WikiLeaks · cover-up · controversy · misconduct
One who attends tables
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- encryptionConverting data into code
- classified informationSensitive, access-restricted material
- data breachUnauthorized access to protected information
vulnerability · phishing · Russians · cyberattack · security protocols · unauthorized access · digital footprint · firewall
Organized effort toward goal
- TrumpAmerican political surname
- RepublicanGOP party member
- DemocraticOne major U.S. political party
- partisanBiased toward one side
talking point · rally · debate · smear · opposition research · swing voters · media coverage · soundbite
Hillary Clinton
- State DepartmentFederal foreign affairs office
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
- investigationFormal examination of facts
private server · FBI · Comey · subpoena · Benghazi · WikiLeaks · cover-up · controversy · misconduct · accountability
server
One who attends tables
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- encryptionConverting data into code
- classified informationSensitive, access-restricted material
data breach · vulnerability · phishing · Russians · cyberattack · security protocols · unauthorized access · digital footprint · firewall · compromised
campaign
Organized effort toward goal
- TrumpAmerican political surname
- RepublicanGOP party member
- DemocraticOne major U.S. political party
partisan · talking point · rally · debate · smear · opposition research · swing voters · media coverage · soundbite · narrative
Emailgatevindication
Clearance of blame
exoneration · commendation · distinguished service · clean record · absolution
EmailgateJanuary 6th
Sixth day, first month
Russiagate · Watergate · Iran-Contra · Bridgegate · Benghazi
Emailgateopen government
Right to state information
full disclosure · official channels · government transparency · public accountability · sunshine laws
email, gate, emails, emailed, emailing, gated, gates, gating, Watergate