The Hacking Hillary meme stems from the intense scrutiny and online discourse surrounding Hillary Clinton's private email server during the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. The image usually features Clinton intently focused on a screen, which internet users quickly transformed into a satirical 'hacker' persona. It is frequently used to mock political controversies, cyber-security lapses, or the general disconnect between older politicians and modern technology. While its origins are rooted in a specific historical moment, the template continues to be a staple for political commentary and ironical 'I'm in' hacker tropes.