E. Howard Hunt (political operative)

E. Howard Hunt was an American intelligence officer and political operative, best known for his role as a covert operative in the CIA and for his involvement in covert political activities. He gained notoriety as a member of "The White House Plumbers," a secret team tasked with stopping leaks and political sabotage during the Nixon administration. Hunt is also linked to the Watergate scandal, which led to President Nixon’s resignation. Throughout his career, he was involved in various espionage, counter-espionage, and political dirty tricks, highlighting complex intersections between intelligence work and political power.