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Jun 26, 2026

JD Vance Defends Nixon, Says Watergate Scandal Wouldn't End Presidency Today

Vice President JD Vance called it 'crazy' that the Watergate scandal toppled Richard Nixon's presidency, arguing it would barely register in today's political climate and dismissing the scandal as overblown by the 'deep state.'

Jun 26, 2026·3 sources

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▪JD Vance suggested that if the Watergate scandal occurred today, it would be a "12-hour news story."
▪JD Vance suggested Richard Nixon's historical legacy is "enjoying a bit of a renaissance, and deservedly so."
▪JD Vance stated he has "always liked" former president Richard Nixon and is "fascinated by Nixon as a character in history."

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