Monica Lewinsky scandal

The Monica Lewinsky scandal involved a sexual relationship between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern, during the late 1990s. When the affair became publicly known, Clinton initially denied it, but evidence later emerged, leading to accusations of perjury and obstruction of justice. The scandal resulted in Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1998, though he was acquitted by the Senate and remained President. It drew widespread media attention, highlighting issues of political accountability, personal privacy, and media scrutiny.