What does this quote tell us about the media’s influence during the Nixon investigation? "We saw the public man in his first administration, and we were impressed. Now in about 300,000 words we have seen the private man, and we are appalled." – Clayton Kirkpatrick, editor of the Chicago Tribune, a newspaper that published the entire transcript of Nixon’s released communications

The media shared real evidence and their opinions on it, which probably influenced citizen opinion.

The media disapproved of the president’s private actions but still supported and re-elected him.

The media rallied behind the president because of his great record during his first term in office.

The media could not publish or discuss real evidence related to the president or the investigation.

Question Information: Rationale: Everyone is entitled to an opinion. The media help keep people informed on what their elected officials are doing and provide commentary on new laws, the meaning of speeches, current events, and much more. In this quote, the editor of the Chicago Tribune is expressing his opinion regarding the Nixon investigation alongside the transcripts of Nixon’s released communications. His opinion combined with the evidence is likely to influence citizen opinion.