Linda Tripp was a civil servant who gained national attention in the late 1990s for her role in the Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky scandal. She worked at the Pentagon and became a key figure when she secretly recorded conversations with Lewinsky, revealing details about her affair with President Clinton. Tripp's actions led to a significant political controversy and contributed to the impeachment proceedings against Clinton. She faced both criticism and support for her role in the scandal, which sparked debates about privacy, ethics, and the responsibilities of public officials.