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JD Vance: Richard Nixon's story 'sounds like JD Vance'

CNN

June 26, 2026

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Speaking at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California, Vice President JD Vance said that the Watergate scandal would be a "twelve-hour story" if it happened today, and said that both Presidents Nixon and Trump were targeted by the "deep state." On "The Source with Kaitlan Collins," CNN commentators Scott Jennings and Mitch Landrieu debate Vance's statements. 0:00 Vance: "Crazy" to think Watergate ended a presidency 1:16 Does Scott Jennings agree with Vance? 2:40 Collins: "I'm pretty sure it was Richard Nixon who took down Richard Nixon" 3:19 Landrieu: Vance's comments speak to Trump admin's "relationship with the truth and appetite for corruption" 8:48 Lisa Bloom: "You've gotta be kidding me. . .It is very much like Donald Trump" Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Vance #Nixon #News

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