During an August appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” activist Christopher Rufo claimed that the Watergate scandal was a setup against President Nixon, sparking audience disbelief and Maher’s rebuttal about Nixon’s guilt. This revisionist narrative, echoed by right-wing figures like Tucker Carlson and promoted by conservative educational organizations, suggests Watergate was an orchestrated attack by the media and political opponents. Critics warn that this reframing could undermine historical accountability and prevent future scandals from being properly addressed. Historians maintain that Nixon’s own actions, as revealed in taped conversations, confirm his culpability in the abuses of power associated with Watergate.
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