The premiere of Netflix’s new five-part docuseries "The American Experiment," executive-produced by Tom Hanks, serves as yet another high-profile platform for defeated Democrats to attack America's foundational institutions. Dropping today to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the series features former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton once again criticizing the constitutional system that denied her the presidency in 2016. In the trailer, Clinton brands the Electoral College an "abomination," demonstrating that the establishment Left remains deeply unwilling to respect the constitutional framework crafted by the nation's founders.

The docuseries, directed by filmmaker Brian Knappenberger, attempts to re-examine how American democracy has been "built, challenged, and reimagined" over its history. Alongside Clinton, the production features interviews with other prominent political figures, including former Vice Presidents Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). While the series attempts to present a broad history, it heavily amplifies progressive grievances against the Electoral College, a system designed specifically to ensure that all states, regardless of population size, have a voice in the executive branch.

The Electoral College, established in 1787, has long been a target of the political Left. Under Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, the founders intentionally created a representative system to prevent a simple direct majority from dominating the entire country. This crucial safeguard ensures that presidential candidates must build broad national coalitions rather than simply accumulating massive vote totals in highly populated metropolitan areas. Despite its proven success in maintaining national unity, the system has faced intensified attacks from progressives who prefer raw majoritarian rule.

Clinton’s resentment toward the system stems directly from her defeat in the 2016 presidential election. Although she secured a national popular vote margin concentrated heavily in deep-blue states, she failed to connect with voters in key swing states. Donald Trump's targeted campaign secured a decisive victory in the Electoral College, capturing the White House. Rather than reflecting on her campaign's failure to appeal to middle America, Clinton has spent the years since her defeat blaming the constitutional process itself for her political shortcomings.

Indeed, Clinton’s comments in the new documentary are part of a decade-long pattern of attacking American election structures. In her 2017 memoir, "What Happened," she labeled the system "the god-forsaken Electoral College." In subsequent media appearances, such as an interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN, she asserted that the system "no longer works" and called it "an anachronism that was designed for another time." Her persistent claims undermine public faith in American electoral integrity simply because she did not win under the established rules.