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Bill Clinton was hospitalized on Monday afternoon, December 23, at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, after developing a fever, his spokesman confirmed to CNN. He is undergoing testing and observation but remains “awake and alert,” according to an aide.
Bill Clinton attends the New York Times DealBook Summit at Lincoln Center in New York on December 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
“The president is fine,” Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said, adding that Clinton is hopeful to return home by Christmas. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving.”
Bill Clinton attends the East Hampton Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game in East Hampton, New York, on August 17, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
News of Clinton’s hospitalization, just days before Christmas, spread swiftly through his wide-reaching network of allies. A longtime associate emphasized that his condition was “not urgent or dire by any means.”
Bill Clinton attends the Life Ball 2013 show at City Hall in Vienna, Austria, on May 25, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
Clinton was at his Washington residence when his condition prompted medical evaluation. He is expected to stay in the hospital at least overnight for further monitoring.
This hospitalization adds to a series of health challenges Clinton has faced since leaving the White House nearly a quarter-century ago.
He underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004, treatment for a partially collapsed lung in 2005, and had coronary stents inserted in 2010. In 2021, he was hospitalized for six days in Los Angeles due to a urological infection that spread to his bloodstream.
Despite these health issues, Clinton has maintained a robust public schedule. In the fall, he campaigned actively and spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. More recently, he has been promoting his latest book, “Citizen: My Life After the White House.”
As the former president undergoes observation, his team has assured the public he is in good spirits, sparking hope for a quick recovery.
