Top 10 U.S Presidents Who Had Affairs

While we like to imagine our Commander in Chief as being moral, there are many instances where this, sadly, isn't true.

Here are ten Presidents who had affairs.

The Top Ten

  1. John F. Kennedy

    John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963), commonly known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from January 1961 until his assassination. His presidency was marked by the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, the Bay of Pigs Invasion in April 1961, the signing... read more

    We knew this was coming. Kennedy slept with a countless number of women during his presidency, claiming that if he didn't, he would get severe migraines. Even before his presidency, he was known to have involved himself in orgies as a Senator. He also slept with Marilyn Monroe and was alleged to have purposefully gotten a woman drunk.

    Kennedy was undoubtedly the biggest skirt-chaser as President.

  2. Bill Clinton

    William Jefferson Clinton (born August 19, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Before that, he served as Governor of Arkansas. As a Democrat aligned with the "New Democrat" centrist movement, he enacted policies reflecting a "Third... read more

    Clinton infamously had sexual relations with his intern, which led to his impeachment. He has also been accused of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and even rape. While I should say that these accusations have never been proved in a court of law, it's Clinton. There has to be at least some truth to the claims.

    He did not have sexual relations with that woman.

    I did not have sexual relations with that woman.

  3. Lyndon B. Johnson

    Lyndon Baines Johnson, often referred to as LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He assumed the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Johnson is known for his Great Society domestic programs and for signing the Civil... read more

    Johnson once claimed that he "had more women by accident than Kennedy ever had on purpose." Once, he was having relations with a coworker on a couch, and his wife walked in. Because of this incident, he had a button installed to warn him when his wife was near, so he could hide his acquaintance in a nearby closet.

  4. Donald Trump

    Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York) is an American businessman, television personality, politician, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States.

    Born and raised in Queens, New York City, Donald J. Trump received an economics degree from the Wharton School of the... read more

    While it is rumored that he had an affair with Stormy Daniels, it is known that he has had affairs in the past. Like Clinton, he was also accused many times of sexual misconduct and assault.

    He had an affair with a... I can't say it.

  5. Warren Harding

    Warren Gamaliel Harding (November 2, 1865 - August 2, 1923) was the 29th president of the United States. He served from March 4, 1921, until his death in office on August 2, 1923. Harding's presidency is often remembered for its economic policies and several scandals involving members of his administration... read more

    Harding had an affair with a woman thirty-one years younger than him. He also fathered a child out of wedlock with said woman.

  6. Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father who authored the Declaration of Independence and served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He died on July 4, 1826, the same day as John Adams, the second president. Before taking the highest... read more

    Jefferson had a less-than-consensual affair with one of his slaves. He fathered five of her children.

  7. Franklin D Roosevelt

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945), commonly known by his initials FDR, was an American statesman and the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. A Democrat, he was elected to an unprecedented four terms and led the nation through the... read more

    Yes, even FDR had an affair. His mistress was a woman named Lucy. His wife Eleanor found love letters between them and threatened divorce unless he promised never to see her again. He promised, but he didn't keep it. She was even at his deathbed.

  8. Dwight Eisenhower

    Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was an American politician and military leader who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe.... read more

    Ike had an affair with his personal driver during the war.

  9. James Garfield

    James Abram Garfield was the 20th president of the United States. He served from March 4, 1881, until his death on September 19, 1881. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau on July 2 and died from infections related to his wounds more than two months later.

    Garfield allegedly had affairs with a few women before gaining the presidency.

  10. Grover Cleveland

    Stephen Grover Cleveland was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. On January 20th, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President, joining Cleveland as the only presidents to serve non-consecutive terms.

    11. The Contenders

  11. George H.W. Bush

    George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 - November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Before becoming president, he served as the 43rd Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. He also held several other major roles... read more

    Bush was also alleged to have had an affair, but he and his family have constantly denied it. Although, the evidence is pretty convincing.

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