What was one effect of the media's coverage of the Watergate scandal? (2 points)
* Americans became more cynical about politicians.
Government efforts to censor the press were significantly reduced.
Candidates began using negative campaign ads much more frequently.
Network news programs became more popular than entertainment programming.

Easy it's Americans became more cynical about politicians not only did some people not trust politicians it just made it worse because of Watergate. And if the two reporters on the Washington post (watch or read all the presidents men for more about it) hope this helps

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All the presidents men (1976)

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