American Scandal ENCORE: Watergate | The President's Decision | 2
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Jun 26, 2025 A young reporter at The Washington Post stumbles into the Watergate scandal just as a burglary shakes the political landscape. Journalists uncover a web of conspiracy that ties back to the Nixon administration, raising the stakes and tensions. G. Gordon Liddy battles the fallout, while Bob Woodward makes critical connections revealing the scandal's depth. As Nixon grapples with moral dilemmas and tries to thwart the FBI, the pursuit of truth intensifies, spotlighting the risks journalists face in exposing hidden corruption.
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Woodward's Wake-Up Call
- Bob Woodward was woken unexpectedly to cover a burglary involving the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
- Though initially thinking it was a petty crime, he sensed the story could be much bigger.
Burglars' White House Link
- The Watergate burglary connected directly to Nixon's administration through the burglars.
- This link pointed reporters toward a larger political scandal and potential cover-up.
Liddy's White House Call
- G. Gordon Liddy called from the White House to report the failed Watergate break-in.
- His conversation revealed operatives' arrest and the involvement of James McCord, linking the scandal more deeply to Nixon's re-election committee.