How The Washington Post Betrayed Deep Throat, Covered Up Watergate, And Began Its Descent Into Fake News

The Washington Post's betrayal of Deep Throat and cover-up of Watergate was a watershed moment in the history of American journalism. It marked the beginning of the Post's descent into fake news and partisan hackery.

Deep Throat was the anonymous source who provided The Washington Post with the information that led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon. He was a high-ranking government official who risked his career and reputation to expose the truth about Watergate. The Post's reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, promised Deep Throat anonymity in exchange for his information.

Postgate: How the Washington Post Betrayed Deep Throat, Covered Up Watergate, and Began Today’s Partisan Advocacy Journalism

by John O'Connor

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However, in 2005, The Washington Post published an article that revealed Deep Throat's identity. The article was written by Bob Woodward, who had been one of Deep Throat's handlers. Woodward claimed that he had revealed Deep Throat's identity with his permission. However, many people believe that Woodward betrayed Deep Throat's trust without his consent.

The Post's betrayal of Deep Throat was a serious violation of journalistic ethics. It showed that the Post was willing to sacrifice its sources to protect its own interests. It also showed that the Post was no longer interested in pursuing the truth, but was more interested in promoting its own agenda.

The Post's cover-up of Watergate was another example of its betrayal of the public trust. The Post knew that Nixon was involved in Watergate, but it chose to suppress that information until after the election. The Post's actions helped Nixon to win re-election, and it allowed him to continue his cover-up of Watergate.

The Post's betrayal of Deep Throat and cover-up of Watergate had a profound impact on American journalism. It led to a loss of trust in the media, and it helped to create a climate of fear and distrust. It also paved the way for the rise of fake news and partisan hackery.

Today, The Washington Post is one of the most partisan newspapers in the country. It regularly publishes fake news and it is often used as a propaganda tool by the Democratic Party. The Post's descent into fake news and partisan hackery is a sad reminder of the betrayal of Deep Throat and the cover-up of Watergate.

The Washington Post's betrayal of Deep Throat and cover-up of Watergate was a watershed moment in the history of American journalism. It marked the beginning of the Post's descent into fake news and partisan hackery. Today, The Washington Post is one of the most partisan newspapers in the country, and it is often used as a propaganda tool by the Democratic Party. The Post's descent into fake news and partisan hackery is a sad reminder of the betrayal of Deep Throat and the cover-up of Watergate.

Postgate: How the Washington Post Betrayed Deep Throat, Covered Up Watergate, and Began Today’s Partisan Advocacy Journalism

by John O'Connor

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2687 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	314 pages
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