A demonstrator demanding Nixon's impeachment, October 1973 Though Nixon lost much popular support, even from his own party, he rejected accusations of wrongdoing and vowed to stay in office.[215] He insisted that he had made mistakes but had no prior knowledge of the burglary, did not break any laws, and did not learn of the cover-up until early 1973.[217] On October 10, 1973, Vice President Agnew resigned for reasons unrelated to Watergate: he was convicted on charges of bribery, tax evasion and money laundering during his tenure as governor of Maryland.