The Top 10 Politics Scandals of All Time

The Watergate Scandal (1972-1974)

The Watergate scandal was a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. It led to the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon.

The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal (1998)

Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice related to his affair with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.

The Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1987)

The Iran-Contra affair was a secret arrangement in which the Reagan administration sold weapons to Iran and used the proceeds to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua.

The Teapot Dome Scandal (1921-1923)

The Teapot Dome scandal was a bribery scandal in which U.S. Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall leased oil reserves in Wyoming and California to private companies at low rates, in exchange for bribes.

The Profumo Affair (1963)

The Profumo affair was a political scandal in the United Kingdom, in which Secretary of State for War John Profumo had an affair with model Christine Keeler, who was also involved with a Soviet naval attaché.

The Blagojevich Scandal (2008)

Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, was arrested and charged with corruption in connection with allegations that he tried to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Barack Obama’s election as President.

The Abscam Sting (1978-1980)

Abscam was a federal investigation into political corruption that resulted in the conviction of seven members of Congress, including one senator.

The Wu-Tang Bitcoin Scandal (2018)

In 2018, disgraced pharmaceutical entrepreneur Martin Shkreli was found to have owned a rare copy of the Wu-Tang Clan album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.” He then tried to sell it for millions of dollars in Bitcoins.

The Tiger Woods Scandal (2009)

Tiger Woods, a professional golfer, made headlines in 2009 when it was revealed that he had numerous extramarital affairs, leading to the estrangement of his wife and a tarnished public image.

The Anthony Weiner Scandal (2011)

Former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner resigned from Congress in 2011 after admitting that he had sent sexually explicit photographs of himself to multiple women via Twitter and Facebook.

In Conclusion

There have been many scandals that have rocked politics over the years. These 10 scandals have left a lasting impact on the world of politics and serve as cautionary tales to future leaders. It’s important to hold our elected officials accountable for their actions, and to learn from our mistakes.