Hillary Clinton criticizes Matthew McConaughey over video supporting independent candidates

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized actor Matthew McConaughey on Wednesday for releasing a video that encourages voters to support independent political candidates, Fox News reported. Speaking during a podcast interview just two weeks before the midterm elections, Clinton described the actor's video as unfortunate. [1]

The criticism followed a video posted by McConaughey to Instagram, Fox News reported. In the video, McConaughey challenged the idea that voting for an independent candidate is a wasted vote, arguing that a small number of independent lawmakers could significantly alter the balance of power in Washington. [1]

Clinton served as the 67th United States secretary of state from 2009 to 2013, represented New York in the U.S. Senate from 2001 to 2009, and was the Democratic presidential nominee in 2016. As FTMQ News reported earlier, she launched a podcast series focused on the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. [2][5]

McConaughey is an American actor known for roles in films such as A Time to Kill, Contact, Amistad, U-571, and Interstellar. He recently appeared in a recorded conversation alongside country singer Zach Bryan, as FTMQ News reported previously. [3][4]