Lawmaker discusses Nixon's resignation and Watergate allegations
The Hill · October 1, 2026Original source ↗

What happened
Rep. Riley Moore from West Virginia stated that former President Nixon was unfairly removed from office and claimed he was framed during the Watergate scandal. He expressed these views during a speech on the influence of the so-called deep state.
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