While speaking at a conference in California, former George W. Bush advisor Karl Rove told the audience he believes Hillary Clinton might have "traumatic brain damage," according to Mediaite.
"Thirty days in the hospital?" Rove asked the crowd on Thursday, referring to a fall Clinton suffered in 2012. "And when she reappears, she's wearing glasses that are only for people who have traumatic brain injury? We need to know what's up with that."
Following the remarks, a Clinton spokesperson told The New York Post that the former secretary of state is just fine.
"Please assure Dr. Rove she's 100 percent," a spokesperson said.
Clinton spent time in New York Presbyterian Hospital for a potentially life-threatening blood clot but was released after three days, the Post said.
"Karl Rove has deceived the country for years, but there are no words for this level of lying," a spokesperson said. "She is 100 percent. Period."
On Tuesday, CNN's John King called the comments "reprehensible," "shocking," and "over the line," adding it suggests the Republican party is afraid of Clinton.
Additionally, Robert Costa of The Washington Post wondered how Rove's suggestion might affect other GOP lawmakers from associating with him.
On Twitter, some users came to the defense of Rove.
"Karl Rove on Fox: 'I didn't say [Hillary Clinton] had brain damage. She had a serious health episode.' Which is true," Washington Times correspondent Byron York tweeted.
There were also plenty of critics on the social media site too.
"Dr. Karl Rove: Hillary Clinton may have brain damage... Say what? Huh..what are they thinking? How low will they go?" CNN contributor Donna Brazile asked.
