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Ronald Reagan to JD Vance: minimizing Watergate is a Republican tradition | Rick Perlstein
JD Vance minimized Watergate at the Richard M. Nixon presidential library, claiming the 'deep state' took down Nixon rather than his involvement in crimes. Commentators reacted with surprise, noting investigations proved Nixon directed a conspiracy to cover up the Democratic party headquarters break-in.
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