Bill and Hillary have been married for over four decades and have always been in the public eye, particularly due to their involvement in politics. From Bill’s time as the Attorney General and Governor of Arkansas to Hillary’s run for the presidency in 2016, their lives have been filled with political ups and downs.

Bill Clinton’s scandals began early on in his political career, with rumors of an affair and sexual harassment involving a woman named Gennifer Flowers. She claimed to have had a 12-year affair with him while he was in office in Arkansas. These allegations created significant challenges when Clinton ran for president in 1992. Although he initially denied the affair, he eventually admitted to it in 1998.

Another scandal came to light during Bill’s presidency, leading to a Congressional Hearing. Monica Lewinsky, a former intern at the White House, claimed to have had an affair with the president that started in 1995. This scandal involved other individuals, including Linda Tripp and Ken Starr, and was widely publicized. Clinton eventually acknowledged the affair, stating that his definition of sexual relations differed from others’, specifically referring to oral sex.

Now, Mark Penn, a former pollster for Bill Clinton in the 1990s and chief strategist for Hillary’s presidential campaign in 2016, is shedding more light on the Clintons’ marriage in his new book, titled ‘MicroTrends Squared: The New Small Forces Driving Today’s Big Disruptions.’

In the book, Penn suggests that the Clintons have, in his words, “at least a one-way open marriage.” He also criticizes Hillary’s 2016 presidential campaign and draws a comparison to the television show ‘House of Cards,’ where the fictional First Couple, Frank and Claire Underwood, have multiple sexual partners.

While it is challenging to verify the accuracy of these claims, it is essential to remember that judging someone else’s marriage is not our place. What works for one couple may not work for another. However, it is crucial to differentiate consensual situations from acts of sexual harassment.

In the current era, women are bravely speaking out about their experiences, and movements like #MeToo have empowered them to no longer fear retaliation for sharing their stories. However, it becomes complicated when consensual encounters are later used against someone. These situations undermine the credibility of women who have been genuinely assaulted. It is crucial for both men and women to be mindful of their conduct and understand the importance of consent.