Both presidents were accused of perjury and essentially impeached, Nixon was technically not impeached but he would have been had he not resigned. Also, both scandals included a large media presence that contributed to the public's opinion of the situations. Both of these presidents were one of the first few politicians to have their private life criticized by media. Plus, although neither presidents career matched up completely they shared similar issues. One being the Foreign policy in which both presidents became involved in conflict they should not have. Another issue being the overcoming of scandals, both men faced several scandals in their career but overcame them to have successful careers up until their downfall. Overall, both of these men went into american history as lying corrupt leaders despite their once successful
Both presidents were accused of perjury and essentially impeached, Nixon was technically not impeached but he would have been had he not resigned. Also, both scandals included a large media presence that contributed to the public's opinion of the situations. Both of these presidents were one of the first few politicians to have their private life criticized by media. Plus, although neither presidents career matched up completely they shared similar issues. One being the Foreign policy in which both presidents became involved in conflict they should not have. Another issue being the overcoming of scandals, both men faced several scandals in their career but overcame them to have successful careers up until their downfall. Overall, both of these men went into american history as lying corrupt leaders despite their once successful