Billy Graham did this sort of thing, not only to avoid the appearance of impropriety, but to avoid possible gotcha photos that can be used for blackmail.
Suspect blackmail is common in DC - how else do you explain Justice Roberts’ actions on Obolacare?
Libs are po’d that they cannot use this tactic on Mike Pence.
There’s no shortage of Biden or Bill Clinton in compromising positions but that’s different because they’re the good guys...