President Nixon ordered his staff to investigate the Watergate scandal_________

Because he was ordered to do so by a special prosecutor

In response in growing interest in the matter in the part of congress and the American public

To silence the Pentagon Papers

To embarrass George McGovern

Question

President Nixon ordered his staff to investigate the Watergate scandal_________

Because he was ordered to do so by a special prosecutor

In response in growing interest in the matter in the part of congress and the American public

To silence the Pentagon Papers

To embarrass George McGovern

ciaraxcx · Answer

A. He was ordered to investigate,  because he initially would cover up questions about the event and refused to bring attention to it.