The outcome of the Watergate scandal had a profound impact on U.S. politics, leading to increased public skepticism toward government institutions and officials. The scandal involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up attempts by President Richard Nixon's administration. It ultimately resulted in Nixon's resignation in August 1974, making him the first U.S. president to resign from office. In the aftermath, there were significant reforms in campaign finance laws and greater transparency in government. The scandal also contributed to a culture of investigative journalism and heightened public demand for accountability among elected officials.