Vance: Watergate would be ‘12-hour news story’ today

Vance, a former prosecutor who had previously expressed admiration for Nixon, suggested that if Watergate had happened today, it would have been a 12-hour news story due to the rapid pace of modern media. He drew a comparison between Nixon and what he termed "deep state" actors allegedly working against Trump. This commentary highlights the evolving nature of political scandals and the role of media in shaping public perception, emphasizing how today's instant news cycle could drastically alter how such controversies unfold and are perceived.