In 1999, Donald Trump bemoaned that Hillary Clinton had 'been through more than any woman should have to bear'

Trump on Hillary Clinton in 1999.
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Less than two hours before the second presidential debate, Donald Trump hosted a panel with four women who have accused Bill Clinton of sexual misconduct. But it was exactly this kind of public accusation that Trump once bemoaned Hillary Clinton having to "bear" in 1999:

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.