Clinton–Lewinsky scandal
 A shirt that was made at the time. | |
| Date | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Location | White House |
The Clinton–Lewinsky scandal is a political sex scandal involving US President Bill Clinton and 24-year-old White House intern Monica Lewinsky that took place in 1998.
Their sexual relationship lasted between 1995 and 1997. Clinton ended a televised speech in late January 1998 with the statement that he:
"did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky."
Further investigation led to charges of perjury and to the impeachment of Bill Clinton in 1998 by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Military attacks by the US during the affair
The media pressure on Bill Clinton was strong. It has been said that he ordered several bombings to distract from his own wrongdoing.[citation needed] Some comparisons between this scandal and the movie Wag the dog have been made at the time.
Known Participants
All 2 of the participants already have pages here:
| Participant | Description |
|---|---|
| Bill Clinton | US deep politician, husband of Hillary Clinton, “every bit as corrupt as Nixon, but a lot smoother” |
| Monica Lewinsky | Her affair with Bill Clinton and its repercussions (which included Clinton's impeachment) became known later as the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal. |
