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Vance, an admirer of Richard Nixon, says Watergate would be 'a 12-hour news story' today
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on Vance's statements, readers can refer to the source, KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on his comments.
Vice President JD Vance recently shared his thoughts on the Watergate scandal. He believes that if the scandal were to happen today, it would be a relatively short news story. Vance is an admirer of former President Richard Nixon, who was brought down by the scandal.
Vance drew comparisons between Nixon and President Donald Trump, suggesting that both were targeted by certain forces. He described his admiration for Nixon, but further details of his comments are not available here. For more information on Vance's statements, readers can refer to the source, KPRC 2 Houston, which reported on his comments.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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