The Watergate scandal involved a burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D. C. What was President Richard Nixon's role in the Watergate scandal?

A.) He ordered a cover-up after the break-in.

B.) He was one of the burglars at the Watergate Hotel.

C.) He notified police that the burglary had taken place.

D.) He had organized the break-in at the Watergate Hotel.