Hillary Clinton flipped the script on a tabloid story on her "post-pandemic" outing at a posh restaurant by delivering a pro-vaccination message.
The New York Post reported on the former Democratic Senator, presidential nominee and Secretary of State having a glass of white wine at Fleming by Le Bilboquet on 62nd Street near Madison Avenue in New York's Upper East Side on Tuesday.
The accompanying pictures of her at the establishment were obtained from the Daily Mail, which broke the story first.
Clinton was enjoying her beverage while waiting for her husband, former President Bill Clinton, and some friends including Trudie Styler—the wife of rock musician, Sting.
The Post's report started with:
"Hillary Clinton is really drinking in New York City's post-[pandemic] atmosphere."
Clinton, however, dismissed the tabloid story's flippant portrayal of her and tweeted:
"Get vaccinated. Then get a glass of wine with your friends."
Get vaccinated. Then get a glass of wine with your friends. 🍷 https://t.co/bAJS3WfeJ1— Hillary Clinton (@Hillary Clinton) 1622233598.0
She included a screenshot of the Post's original tweet to avoid increasing click traffic for the Rupert Murdoch owned tabloid.
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NY Post owner Murdoch also owns Fox News.
Social media users jumped on Clinton's brilliant clap-back and raised their glasses.
@HillaryClinton I’m vaccinated and have thoroughly enjoyed having drinks and conversation again with other vaccinated friends. Cheers 🍷— SarahCA (@SarahCA) 1622233903.0
@HillaryClinton Hillary is right! You’ll continue to miss out when you aren’t vaccinated. #IGotVaccinatedAnd was co… https://t.co/umCnqYeMzY— Chris (@Chris) 1622233993.0
@HillaryClinton What a wonderful thing to be vaccinated, and enjoy the company of friends❣ what a concept huh? I h… https://t.co/nlhjAKPY6w— Lisa Burns (@Lisa Burns) 1622234853.0
@HillaryClinton So happy to see your smiling face OUTSIDE! Also, with a glass of Chardonnay.— Jennifer Palmieri (@Jennifer Palmieri) 1622235193.0
@HillaryClinton Thank you Madame secretary for effortlessly taking down the NY compost without even trying.… https://t.co/vs1UDdMjmL— 🇺🇲 🇺🇲The GOP are terrorists🇺🇲🇺🇲 (@🇺🇲 🇺🇲The GOP are terrorists🇺🇲🇺🇲) 1622235400.0
Other vaccinated users wanted to join her in a convivial outing.
@HillaryClinton I’m vaccinated. Can I get a glass of wine with you?— Emily 💛 (@Emily 💛) 1622233945.0
@HillaryClinton Can I get a glass of wine with you instead? It would be a dream come true.— Par The Neoliberal 🌊 (@Par The Neoliberal 🌊) 1622233630.0
@HillaryClinton I would love to have a glass of wine with you, Hillary! 🍷🍷 Happy to see you out and about!— Laura👠Marlin (@Laura👠Marlin) 1622239838.0
@HillaryClinton Way to be the bigger / better person. I’m fully vaccinated. Back to teaching children in-person 4 d… https://t.co/jZ4jwdubAt— D. Kellie Healy (@D. Kellie Healy) 1622283535.0
According to the Daily Mail, the group left the establishment around 9 p.m.
The Clintons obliged fans who gathered outside the restaurant to take some selfies. The couple then hopped into a car to go home.