Alexander Butterfield, key figure in Watergate scandal, dies at 99

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Alexander Butterfield, key figure in Watergate scandal, dies at 99

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Alexander Butterfield, key figure in Watergate scandal, dies at 99

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Alexander Butterfield, who exposed Nixon's taping system, died at 99.
His revelations were critical in the Watergate scandal, leading to Nixon's resignation.
Butterfield acknowledged the existence of recording devices in the Oval Office during Senate testimony.
He held roles in the Nixon administration including deputy assistant to the president and FAA administrator.
He remained critical of Nixon and described his time in the administration as a "cesspool."

Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide who revealed the existence of Richard Nixon's secret audio taping system, has died at the age of 99. His death was confirmed by his wife, Kim, on March 9, 2026, at their home in La Jolla, California. Butterfield is best known for his role in the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to Nixon’s resignation, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. political history, according to LA Times, Reuters, and BBC.

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