Former U.S. president Bill Clinton has been released from hospital after falling sick and admitted at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for testing and observation.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña confirmed he has been discharged and that he was treated for the flu.
“President Clinton was discharged earlier today after being treated for the flu,” Ureña said, adding:
“He and his family are deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and are touched by the kind messages and well wishes he received. He sends his warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all”.
Clinton, 78, was treated at the Georgetown University Medical Center, Ureña posted.
U.S. broadcaster MSNBC, citing people from Clinton’s circle, said the situation is not acute and that the former president is expected to improve soon.
Clinton, a Democrat, served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
His presidency was overshadowed by the Lewinsky sex scandal and the subsequent impeachment proceedings, which he survived politically.
His wife Hillary Clinton, who served as a senator and secretary of state, ran for the presidency in 2016 but lost to Republican Donald Trump.
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton is in a Washington hospital for testing and observation after developing a fever, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff said.
“He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving,” Angel Ureña posted on X.
Clinton, 78, is being treated at the Georgetown University Medical Center, Ureña posted.
U.S. broadcaster MSNBC, citing people from Clinton’s circle, said the situation is not acute and that the former president is expected to improve soon.
Clinton, a Democrat, served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
His presidency was overshadowed by the Lewinsky sex scandal and the subsequent impeachment proceedings, which he survived politically.
His wife Hillary Clinton, who served as a senator and secretary of state, ran for the presidency in 2016 but lost to Republican Donald Trump.
The 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, 1993 to 2001, American business magnate, Bill Gates and the entertainment world have described the late Britain’s monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, as “a woman of importance” as they mourn her death.
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on Thursday at Balmoral.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that tributes have started pouring in for the 96-year-old late Queen Elizabeth II.
The late Queen Elizabeth II succeeded to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
Her son, now King Charles III, said in a statement: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”
The late British monarch knighted many musicians and actors over the decades, including Mick Jagger, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Michael Palin and Anthony Hopkins.
A statement from His Majesty King Charles III:
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee this June, and in turn became the second longest-serving monarch in history – second to Louis XIV of France who became king at four years old. She was 27 at the time of her official coronation.
Overall, the Queen swore in 15 UK Prime Ministers during her 70 years on the throne including the newly-appointed PM Liz Truss.
TRIBUTES:
In his tribute, Elton John wrote: “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing. She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth. Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 04: Queen Elizabeth II is introduced to Sir Elton John (L) backstage by Gary Barlow (R) after the Diamond Jubilee, Buckingham Palace Concert June 04, 2012 in London, England. For only the second time in its history the UK celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have flocked to London to witness the spectacle of the weekend’s celebrations.
Mick Jagger said: “For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.”
See more tributes below:
Elton John (@eltonofficial)
God bless Queen Elizabeth II
May she rest in peace
Long live The King
Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney)
Oh dear. Oh my. Oh heavens. Bless my soul. Oh lor. Heck.
Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks)
For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.
Mick Jagger (@MickJagger)
God bless Queen Elizabeth peace and love to all the family peace and love Ringo.
The Beatles (@thebeatles)
My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and all the people Her Majesty inspired throughout her lifetime of service.
Bill Clinton (@BillClinton)
What a privilege it was to perform for her.
My deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
God save the King.
Bill Clinton and Queen Elizabeth
Sir Rod Stewart (@rodstewart) September 8, 2022
“Thank You” to Her Majesty, The Queen. She devoted her life to her country and to the service of others. I am happy I was able to say thank you to Her Majesty at this year’s Platinum Jubilee. With love and condolences to all of her family, we all celebrate her life.
Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss)
We would like to send out deepest sympathy to the Royal family following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II; a strong and powerful woman whose seventy year reign was served with integrity, dignity, grace and compassion. With love, Yoko and Sean Ono Lennon.
Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher)
I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II.
Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne)
Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth ll. The embodiment of strength, dignity and unwavering commitment to her vow. May you be at peace beside His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg. Long Live The King.
Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne)
I had a quiet weep for the Queen, I am sad for my country and what it has lost.
Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW)
The Queen was the longest-serving Monarch in British history and did so with grace.
Rest In Peace HRH Queen Elizabeth II ??? pic.twitter.com/8swzU32Ant
MOBO (@MOBOAwards)
I feel honored to have met HM Queen Elizabeth, and I am very sad to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the British people.
Bill Gates (@BillGates)
“God save the queen, cus’ she’s the head of state
I went bangin’ on my adversaries with an empty plate” ?? Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth.
Bill Gates and Queen Elizabeth II
Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ)
It is with great sadness that we mourn today the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of the Stella McCartney team, I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the Royal Family.
Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW)
Today is a very sad day for the entire world. I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this time.
Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham)
It never made any sense having a queen and yet she, Elizabeth, somehow rose above all the debate around privilege or political controversy in a life stoically devoted to public service and duty. Eight decades of public life. A woman of importance.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has been hospitalised in California, CNN reported Thursday night.
The report said he was admitted on Tuesday for a non-COVID related health issue.
Sanjay Gupta, CNN chief medical correspondent said the 75 year-old Clinton is being treated for a blood infection and he is in good spirits.
He was in California for an event connected with the Clinton Foundation.
He said the former president may be out of hospital on Friday.
In February 2010, Clinton was also admitted to enable him have a clogged heart artery opened after complaining of pains in his chest.
He had quadruple bypass surgery more than 16 years ago, with two stents resembling tiny mesh scaffolds placed inside the artery as part of a medical procedure that is common for people with severe heart disease.
Former United States of America’s (USA) President Bill Clinton will not be in Abuja on Wednesday for the second National Peace Accord signing ahead of the general elections.
Clinton, according to the Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar led Peace Accord committee was expected to deliver a keynote address at the event slated for the International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja.
Clinton, the committee said, was expected to hold meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar aimed at nipping threats of unrest in the bud.
But a statement by Clinton’s spokesman Angel Ureña regretted the former President’s visit might be politicised in a way that is not in line with the goals of the committee.
The statement said: “President Clinton appreciates General Abdulsalami Abubakar and the Nigerian National Peace Committee’s invitation to travel to Nigeria.
“He is incredibly supportive and respectful of the committee’s efforts, of the election process, and of the work being done to try to ensure a peaceful, free, fair, and transparent outcome.
“This is a crucial time in Nigeria, and President Clinton is hopeful that the election’s outcome reflects the will of the Nigerian people.
“Over the course of the last several days, and after various conversations with the different stakeholders, it’s become apparent that President Clinton’s visit to Nigeria has the potential to be politicized in a way that is not in line with the goals of the committee. Therefore, he will not be traveling to Abuja.
“He looks forward to talking to both candidates and General Abubarkar this week.“
US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed former President Clinton in furtherance of his criticism of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, tweeting that “President Clinton famously missed his shot”.
TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports President Trump had in a TV interview derided retired Adm. William McRaven for being a “Hillary Clinton fan” and for not catching bin Laden more quickly.
McRaven, an outspoken critic of Trump, oversaw the U.S. military operation that extracted and killed bin Laden while also uncovering a treasure trove of Al Qaeda documents.
The operation ended a nearly decade-long manhunt for the Al Qaeda leader responsible for ordering the 9/11 attacks.
Trump claimed he knew about bin Laden, who had been known to U.S. intelligence long before 9/11 – he was found in connection to the 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, having ordered the attack in retaliation for U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, before 9/11.
“Of course we should have captured Osama Bin Laden long before we did. I pointed him out in my book just BEFORE the attack on the World Trade Center.
“President Clinton famously missed his shot. We paid Pakistan Billions of Dollars & they never told us he was living there. Fools!
“We no longer pay Pakistan the $Billions because they would take our money and do nothing for us, Bin Laden being a prime example, Afghanistan being another.
“They were just one of many countries that take from the United States without giving anything in return. That’s ENDING!” Trump tweeted.
Outspoken White House intern, Monica Lewinsky, has revealed what triggered her affair with former US president, Bill Clinton.
In a forthcoming docuseries, titled, “The Clinton Affair,” where Lewinsky shared new information about her time in the White House, she said it was her uncovered underwear that got the president’s attention back in 1995.
She noted that, during a birthday party for a White House staffer, where Clinton was present, Lewinsky said she noticed that her underwear was accidentally showing from behind but she decided to leave it.
“Instead of pulling my trousers up, like I would in any other instance, I didn’t,” she recalled. “It was unnoticeable to everybody else in the room, but [Clinton] noticed.”
“As I passed George Stephanopoulos’ office, I kind of looked into the open doorway, and Bill happened to be standing there,” she went on. “And he motioned me in — I don’t think my heart had ever beat that fast. Unbeknownst to me, I was on the precipice of the rabbit hole.”
