Vice President JD Vance called it “crazy” that the Watergate scandal toppled Richard Nixon’s presidency, saying it would have barely registered in today’s political environment.

JD Vance stirs controversy comparing Watergate to Trump's presidency, discussing Nixon's legacy and political scandals. Explore the historical context.

Speaking at the Nixon Library, Vice President JD Vance said the Watergate scandal would be a “12-hour news story” in today’s media environment.

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J. D. Vance contends that the scandal would be “a 12-hour news story” today. He’s probably correct, but the lesson isn’t what he claims.

“The idea that it would have taken down a presidency is crazy," the vice president said ...

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Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon would have been a ...

If Watergate happened tomorrow, it would be like a 12-hour news story. The idea that it would have taken down a presidency is crazy,” Vance said. He went on: “If you look a ...

Vice President Vance quipped on Thursday that the Watergate scandal that led to former President Richard Nixon’s resignation would have been a “12-hour news story” in the current media landscape. “The ...