During the Watergate scandal, Arends provided unwavering loyalty to President Richard M. Nixon, and his close personal friendship with Gerald R. Ford ensured a good relationship with the White House after Nixon's resignation.
During the Watergate scandal, Arends provided unwavering loyalty to President Richard M. Nixon. Despite the Whip challenge following the 1966 elections, Nixon's successor Gerald Ford and Arends maintained a close personal friendship, ensuring Arends a good relationship with the White House after Nixon's resignation.