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Was Nixon framed? Trump’s DOJ looks into Watergate investigation

02.10.2026
Published: 02.10.2026 Category: Society and politics

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52 years after his resignation and 32 years after his death, the Department of Justice is looking into whether President Richard M. Nixon was wronged by federal prosecutors investigating the Watergate scandal. Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) said Thursday that Nixon was "absolutely couped out of office and was framed."  Moore also compared Nixon to President Donald Trump, claiming that they were both victims of the "deep state." CNN's "NewsNight" panel debates the news, and former Nixon Library director Tim Naftali speaks with Laura Coates. Also, Jim Antle of the Washington Examiner discusses the "Nixonmaxxing" trend, in which Gen Z lionizes the ex-president. 0:00 Trump's DOJ looking into whether Richard Nixon was wronged 1:19 Bill de Blasio: "This is all about trying to cover his tracks, and rewrite history" 6:06 Ex-Trump aide Hogan Gidley: "It was Joe Biden who said he was going to ignore the Supreme Court" 6:56 JD Vance's comments on Nixon and the "deep state" 10:02 "Nixonmaxxing" trend among Gen Z, lionizing the former president Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Nixon #Trump #News

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