Mark Felt: The FBI's Deep Throat Revealed

In a shocking revelation, Mark Felt, the former number two man at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has been identified as 'Deep Throat', the secret source who helped reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the truth behind the Watergate scandal.

According to Bradlee, the Washington Post editor who oversaw their work, Felt was a reliable and trustworthy source. In fact, he was one of only two people outside of the newsroom who knew his identity. The other person was Bradlee himself.

In a statement issued later, Woodward and Bernstein confirmed that Felt had indeed been their source and played a crucial role in their Watergate coverage. This revelation comes as a surprise to many, given that Felt's family had kept his involvement with the scandal a secret for so long.

Mark Felt, who was the head of the FBI's Salt Lake City office back in 1958, had previously been known for his impressive marksmanship skills. In fact, he was able to draw and fire six shots into the center of a target within three seconds, earning him a reputation as a formidable gunslinger.

Felt's involvement with the Watergate scandal came to light when O'Connor, an attorney who wrote a story in Vanity Fair revealing his identity, confirmed that Felt had been released from client-attorney privilege to write the story. This marked the first time the Washington Post had revealed Felt as its secret source in the Watergate scandal.

The news of Felt's involvement has left many wondering why he chose to come forward now, after so many years of secrecy. Regardless of his motivations, one thing is certain - Mark Felt was a key player in uncovering the truth behind the Watergate scandal and will always be remembered as 'Deep Throat'.

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