The Inside Story Of The Break Ins And Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump In The

By Jane Doe

In the early hours of June 17, 1972, five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate Office Building in Washington, D.C. The break-in was part of a wider campaign of political espionage and sabotage conducted by the Committee to Re-elect the President (CRP),which was supporting the re-election of President Richard Nixon.

Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House

by Donna Brazile

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The Watergate break-in led to a series of investigations, which eventually uncovered a vast web of illegal activities by the Nixon administration. The scandal forced Nixon to resign from office in August 1974, and it remains one of the most infamous political scandals in American history.

In the years since Watergate, there have been many books and articles written about the scandal. However, the inside story of the break-in and its aftermath has never been fully told. In this article, we will take a closer look at the events that led to the break-in, the investigations that followed, and the impact that the scandal had on American politics.

The Break-In

The Watergate break-in was planned and executed by a group of men who were closely associated with the CRP. The group was led by G. Gordon Liddy, a former FBI agent who had been hired by the CRP to conduct political intelligence operations. Other members of the group included E. Howard Hunt, a former CIA agent; James McCord, a former CIA employee; and Bernard Barker, a Cuban-born burglar.

On the night of June 17, 1972, the group broke into the DNC headquarters at the Watergate Office Building. Their goal was to plant listening devices in the DNC offices and to steal documents that could be used to damage the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, George McGovern.

The break-in was botched, however, and the burglars were arrested by police. The arrests led to a series of investigations, which eventually uncovered a vast web of illegal activities by the Nixon administration.

The Investigations

The Watergate break-in was initially investigated by the FBI. However, the FBI's investigation was hampered by White House interference. In March 1973, the Senate created a special committee to investigate the scandal. The committee, which was chaired by Senator Sam Ervin (D-NC),conducted a series of public hearings that were televised live across the country.

The Ervin Committee hearings revealed a great deal of information about the Watergate break-in and the Nixon administration's involvement in the scandal. The hearings also helped to turn public opinion against Nixon.

In July 1974, the House Judiciary Committee voted to impeach Nixon on charges of obstruction of justice, perjury, and abuse of power. Nixon resigned from office before the full House could vote on the impeachment charges.

The Aftermath

The Watergate scandal had a profound impact on American politics. The scandal led to a loss of confidence in the government and in the Republican Party. It also led to a number of reforms, including the creation of the independent counsel law and the Ethics in Government Act.

The Watergate scandal is a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in government. It is also a reminder of the dangers of political corruption.

The Watergate break-in was a watershed moment in American history. The scandal led to the resignation of a president, the impeachment of a vice president, and the indictment of dozens of government officials. It also led to a number of reforms that have helped to strengthen our democracy.

The Watergate scandal is a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in government. It is also a reminder of the dangers of political corruption.

Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House

by Donna Brazile

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2585 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	289 pages
Paperback	:	1 pages
Item Weight	:	1.25 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.51 x 0.5 x 11.04 inches

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