Ford faced possible unreported contributions in 1972
John W. Dean III quotes a 1972 White House discussion with William E. Timmons about Jerry Ford potentially having undisclosed campaign funds. The book excerpt notes Haldeman and Connally discussions to “turn Patman off” as Patman pressed for Watergate subpoenas, with Ford reportedly wary of reopening sensitive funding issues.
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