List of federal Political scandals since America was started… You think we would learn to trust the politicians?

Conway Cabal created a movement or conspiracy to remove George Washington as commander of the Continental Army by Thomas Conway and Horatio Gates. (1777–1778)
Silas Deane was accused of mismanagement and treason while ambassador to France. Intending to clear himself of the charges he died suddenly, and the charges were eventually reversed or dropped. (1777)

TOO LONG TO LIST!
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_political_scandals_in_the_United_States#Government_under_the_Articles_of_Confederation_.281777.E2.80.931788.29