Morgan Affair

The Morgan Affair was a political scandal in the early 1930s involving U.S. Secretary of State Henry Morgenthau Jr. and a confidential investigation into potential communist influence within the government. The controversy centered on allegations that Morgenthau had improperly handled or suppressed information related to communist activities, raising concerns about transparency and national security during the tense pre-Cold War era. Although the scandal drew significant attention, it ultimately did not lead to formal charges or public impeachment, but it highlighted the sensitive balance between security, political pressure, and accountability in government operations.