The Secret Service grapevine (which extends into other DC Metro social groups) has been active with these kinds of stories since 1992, even on the campaign trail.
For example, the sterile marital behavior of the Clintons - separate hotel rooms - was on the circuit in the summer of 1992.
Gary Aldrich unveiled the public servant's view of the Clintons in "Unlimited Access." His stories were representative of the things that have been circulating for many years.
An excellent book for folks who don't know the history of the Clintoon white house years.
Remember how Gary was all set and ready with interviews for the release of that book??
Musta been a lot of arm twisting, but not one major network would put him on TV.
If memory serves, Gary was actually at his first taping and was told it was cancelled.
That convinced me immediately these folks had power.