Jet lag is a foreign concept to Hillary Clinton, who, as the indefatigable Secretary of State, has shattered the previous travel record for her office and shows no signs of slowing down.
Surpassing former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s accomplishment of visiting 98 countries, Clinton, undeterred by the countless hours in the skies, has since added four more nations to her remarkable tally.
Since assuming leadership of the State Department in 2009, the former First Lady’s world tour has spanned 102 countries, covering a staggering 843,839 miles and consuming 351 days in travel. With roughly six months remaining in her role, Clinton’s schedule remains busier than ever.
The State Department’s map detailing her extensive travels is adorned with red flags, marking destinations as diverse as Nuuk, Greenland, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Clinton’s recent journey to Laos and Mongolia, among other nations, covered 27,000 miles in a 13-day marathon — exceeding the Earth’s circumference by about 2,000 miles.
Despite her adeptness at catching sleep during flights, Clinton has humorously acknowledged the challenges of maintaining a polished appearance amidst her demanding schedule. Teased for occasional makeup lapses or opting for a retro scrunchie, she remains unfazed, stating in an earlier interview that style criticisms no longer warrant much time or attention.
During her recent stopover in Egypt, however, criticism took a more offensive turn, with locals hurling tomatoes and shoes at her caravan, accompanied by taunts referencing her husband’s past. Yet, as she has consistently done throughout her multifaceted career, Clinton remained resolute.
While speculation surrounds a potential second White House run, Clinton has declared her departure from the Obama administration at the end of the President’s term, even if he secures another four years. Bill Clinton, acknowledging her tireless endeavors, has hinted that at some point, she will yearn for a respite, desiring a few days in one place and a good night’s sleep for a week or two.