James Clapper Says Watergate ‘Pales’ in Comparison to Trump-Russia Scandal

James Clapper Says Watergate ‘Pales’ In Comparison to Trump-Russia Scandal (Mediaite)

Former Director of National Intelligence and regular MSNBC contributor, James Clapper, is making news in Australia.

During remarks to reporters at the National Press Club of Australia, Clapper — never one to mince words — reflected about his long career in government. Seemingly unprompted, he brought up the famous Watergate scandal which toppled President Richard Nixon. Clapper said that, that historical moment now “pales” in comparison to the Trump Russia probe.

“I think if you compare the two that Watergate pales, really, in my view, compared to what we’re confronting now.” The news was first reported by Reuters.