❐ Trump's 'smoking gun' tape is worse than Nixon's, but congressional Republicans have less incentive to do anything about it
2021 Jan 05
On Aug. 9, 1974, Nixon announced his resignation from the presidency. 12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
After release of tape recordings in which Nixon ordered the Watergate coverup, he resigned under pressure by congressional Republicans. Today's GOP had a different response to the Trump tape.