List of federal political sex scandals in the United States
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This list contains notable sex scandals in American history involving incumbent U.S. federal elected politicians and persons appointed with the consent of the United States Senate.[1][2][3] This list does not include politicians' sex crimes.[4][disputed – discuss]
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This list is ordered chronologically, with emphasis on modern scandals. Before the 1970s, American media did not cover political sex scandals extensively.[5] Additionally, outing politicians has increased since 1989.[6]
For all listed people, the scandal (or scandalous behavior) occurred while they were occupying their high federal offices, even if coverage was posthumous.
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