Lewinsky scandal

The Lewinsky scandal involved President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern, during the late 1990s. Clinton had an extramarital affair with Lewinsky, which he initially denied. When evidence emerged, he admitted to having had an inappropriate relationship. The scandal led to Clinton’s impeachment by the House of Representatives on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice, though he was acquitted by the Senate and remained in office. The controversy highlighted issues of credibility, privacy, and the impact of personal misconduct on public officials.