Who was deep throat in watergate

Accessibility Links Skip to content. The ambitious Felt saw the acting designation, however, as a small opening. Don't Tell Me! By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. After Audrey's death, Felt began making yearly visits to see Joan and his grandsons, and they also came to visit him and his new girlfriend, who lived in the same apartment complex. Knowing they would directly tie him to Watergate — and with impeachment imminent — Nixon resigned the presidency on August 8. Any candidate who died before the Felt admission ceased to fit Woodward's criteria at that time since Woodward had stated that he was free to reveal his identity when "Deep Throat" died.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. In she committed suicide using Felt's revolver. Back in , Woodward struck up a conversation with Felt while both were waiting in a White House hallway.