Editing G. Gordon Liddy (section)

==Post-Watergate Career and Public Persona==
After prison, Liddy reinvented himself as a media figure, leveraging his Watergate notoriety. In 1980, he published Will, a bestselling memoir blending bravado and self-justification, detailing his FBI, Plumbers, and prison experiences. He became a sought-after lecturer, delivering provocative talks on leadership and resilience, often defending his Watergate actions as patriotic. In the 1980s, Liddy acted in TV shows like Miami Vice and Airwolf, playing tough-guy roles, and appeared in films, including The Last Debate (1993).

From 1992 to 2012, Liddy hosted The G. Gordon Liddy Show, a nationally syndicated radio program on Radio America, blending conservative commentary, conspiracy theories, and personal anecdotes. His show, reaching millions, championed Second Amendment rights, criticized liberalism, and speculated on topics like the JFK assassination, though he denied involvement. Liddy also wrote books, including When I Was a Kid, This Was a Free Country (2002), and co-founded the G. Gordon Liddy Stacked & Packed Calendar, promoting gun culture.

Liddy’s later ventures included security consulting and appearances on talk shows, where his unapologetic demeanor made him a polarizing figure. He maintained a cult following among conservatives, admired for his defiance, but was criticized by liberals for his role in undermining democracy.