Political Scandals

Scandal 18: The Eaton Affair

07.07.2020 - By Spotify StudiosPlay

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President Andrew Jackson had just secured the presidency in 1828 when his good friend married a scandalous Washington widow. As the wives and daughters of D.C.'s elite retaliated, Jackson was forced to make a decision that would alter his cabinet—and set Martin Van Buren up for the future presidency.

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