Clinton Calls Electoral College an Abomination in Netflix

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has renewed her criticism of the Electoral College, labeling it an "abomination" in a new Netflix documentary series. Her comments, featured in the trailer for "The American Experiment," revisit her 2016 presidential election loss to Donald Trump, a contest she lost in the Electoral College despite winning the national popular vote.

The five-part docuseries, executive-produced by Tom Hanks and directed by Brian Knappenberger, premiered this week as part of programming marking 250 years of American independence. It examines the evolution of U.S. democracy and features interviews with numerous political figures and historians.

In the trailer, Clinton states, "Well, I personally think the Electoral College is an abomination. For obvious reasons." Director Brian Knappenberger told Variety that he knew he was asking Clinton about "one of the most painful moments of her life," noting she has rarely spoken candidly about the 2016 election night. He said her perspective is unique as one of only five individuals in American history to win the popular vote but lose the presidency.

The 2016 election saw Trump secure 304 electoral votes to Clinton's...