Key facts
- Vice President JD Vance believes the Watergate scandal would be a short-lived news event in today's media environment.
- Vance drew parallels between the forces that targeted Richard Nixon and those that targeted Donald Trump during his administration.
- Vance expressed admiration for Richard Nixon and noted personal similarities.
- Vance made these remarks while promoting his new book, "Communion," at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
Vice President JD Vance stated on Thursday that the Watergate scandal, which led to President Richard Nixon's resignation, would be a fleeting news event in the current media cycle. Speaking at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California, Vance argued that the "deep state" targeted both Nixon and Donald Trump with similar tactics.
Vance, who is promoting his new book "Communion," expressed admiration for Nixon, suggesting his legacy is undergoing a "renaissance." He remarked, "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."