In the ever-entertaining world of political exposés, it seems Hillary Clinton’s past is once again making headlines, and it’s not exactly a fairy tale. According to a certain former White House staffer, Hillary wasn’t just dealing with political opponents on the campaign trail; she was apparently giving her own team a serious case of the shivers. Who knew the Clinton White House could be compared to a famous historical drama instead of a bustling center for American democracy?

Apparently, during Bill Clinton’s presidency, insiders joked about the atmosphere whenever Hillary entered the vicinity. A certain former Air Force aide claimed the mood at the White House shifted dramatically the moment she stepped through the door. It’s almost as if she wielded an invisible force field of intimidation around her, causing staff to scatter.

The former aide, who had the rather important job of carrying the “nuclear football,” did not mince words in describing Hillary. Back in those days, he recalled staff members ducking into doorways and office nooks to avoid being sighted by her—and it wasn’t because they forgot to wear matching socks. Hillary allegedly had a reputation for preferring military personnel out of uniform just so the Clinton administration wouldn’t look too militaristic.

But wait, there’s more! The Secret Service, usually playing it cool, reported some chilly encounters with the former First Lady. It seems Hillary wasn’t fond of exchanging pleasantries, unlike her daughter Chelsea, who was all about the thank-yous and smiles. Despite all this, one might imagine these agents and aides now have a plethora of stories to tell at dinner parties.

So here we are, revisiting tales of a Clinton era that, let’s just say, didn’t focus too much on warmth and fuzzy feelings between colleagues. But whether true or exaggerated, these anecdotes certainly make for a plot twist-sounding revelation in the realm of political gossip. As political enthusiasts take a seat with popcorn in hand, it becomes clear that some stories about the past refuse to fade quietly into the night.