Hillary Clinton

About Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton is a highly significant contemporary figure, ranked #164 in overall historical importance by MIT's Pantheon project. Her career spans decades as First Lady, U.S. Senator from New York, U.S. Secretary of State, and the first woman to be the presidential nominee of a major American political party in 2016. These roles place her at the center of major domestic and international policy shifts from the late 20th century into the present day, solidifying her historical influence in modern political science and global diplomacy.

Despite this high historical ranking, Clinton experiences a notable 'Attention Gap' on the internet, suggesting current online focus does not align with her documented importance. She garnered 2.5 million Wikipedia views in 2025, resulting in an overattention score of +5x, meaning she receives five times the attention relative to her HPI rank. To put this in perspective, Benito Mussolini, ranked only slightly more important at #180, still commanded 3.7 million views, illustrating that Clinton's level of digital engagement is significantly higher than warranted by her historical standing alone when compared to other political figures.

Furthermore, the data indicates a clear downward trend in this captured attention: her 2025 views represent a substantial year-over-year decline of -28.4%, with her 2025 Momentum showing a -13% drop when comparing Q1 to Q3 traffic, suggesting a waning public interest in her recent activities or legacy online.