What If? Richard Nixon Hadn't Resigned

On August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned, becoming the first US president to do so. His resignation followed the Watergate scandal, which involved a series of illegal activities linked to the White House. Nixon's actions included covering up a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and engaging in money-laundering schemes. After his resignation, Vice President Gerald Ford became president and pardoned Nixon. If Nixon hadn't resigned, he likely would have been impeached and convicted, which could have severely damaged the Republican Party's reputation and altered the political landscape.

What event led to Richard Nixon's resignation as President of the United States?

Who succeeded Nixon after his resignation?

What was the approval rating of Nixon at the time of his resignation?

What were some of the consequences Nixon could have faced if he had not resigned?

How did Nixon's resignation impact the Republican Party's trust among the American people?