To answer this question, we need to understand the context and historical events.
The statement "If a lie is told in the White House, Nixon gets royalty" is a play on words that refers to the Watergate scandal, which occurred during Richard Nixon's presidency. The Watergate scandal involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, which was later linked to the Nixon administration.
The correct answer is A) Richard Nixon. Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States and was in office during the Watergate scandal. The statement is often attributed to him as a way to criticize his administration's involvement in the scandal and suggest that Nixon benefited from the lies and cover-ups that took place.
Therefore, the correct answer is A) Richard Nixon. This option is correct because Richard Nixon was the President associated with the Watergate scandal, and the statement reflects the criticism and satire surrounding his administration during that time.