Yes, many politicians get away with a whole lot of shit for awhile, until they don't.
Have you not yet noticed the number of politicians nationally - most of which are Republicans - currently being held to account for sexual harassment, abuse, domestic violence, rape, bribery, voter fraud, etc, etc?
Unlike you, I've never mindlessly defended - nor supported - any individual of any religious or political persuasion because I was taught at a very young age, while some authority figures may be completely honorable and ethical, not all of them are. Some will always attempt to manipulate, use and/or abuse others to gratify their own self serving interests and that blind trust in anyone or anything will always lead to disillusionment and/or heartbreak.