G. Gordon Liddy, Mastermind of the Watergate Burglary, Dies at 90
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WASHINGTON—G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday at age 90.
His son, Thomas Liddy, confirmed the death but didn’t reveal the cause, other than to say it wasn’t related to Covid-19.
Mr. Liddy, a former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and Army veteran, was convicted of conspiracy, burglary and illegal wiretapping for his role in the Watergate burglary, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. He spent four years and four months in prison, including more than 100 days in solitary confinement.
“I’d do it again for my president,” he said years later.
Mr. Liddy was outspoken and controversial as a political operative under Mr. Nixon. He recommended assassinating political enemies, bombing a left-leaning think tank and kidnapping war protesters. His White House colleagues ignored such suggestions.