Why did richard nixon resign as president? his political philosophies were changing. he could not handle the pressures of the vietnam war. he wanted to avoid removal from office. his health was failing him.

Richard Nixon resigned from office because he wanted to avoid being removed from office. At the time of his resignation, it was clear that Congress was on track towards his complete impeachment and removal from office due to his role in covering up the Watergate Scandal. Knowing this, Nixon resigned in an attempt to save face.