I have to tell you that I actually have more than one female friend that I've helped out financially for at least 20 years and my wife is completely unaware of that help. One is a former Sunday School teacher of mine and the other was someone I worked with as a mentor in my early 20’s. I haven't felt the need to disclose that information to my wife as I feel no guilt in both the friendship or the help.
You on the other hand have done exactly what this whole attack was suppose to do. Run to assumption. The alleged salaciousness of it all is to much of a tasty morsel not to chew swallow and regurgitate on then admitting you simply don't know the facts.
There is something about character to be considered and this woman shows up this past week with a very “checkered” past of questionable behavior. It just doesn't add up and in my opinion if he was half the dog you suggest through assumption he would have already pulverized her with the classic he said she said routine and slid in some digs but he keeps saying she was just a friend. Almost trying to protect her as if he knows she may walk a fine line of sanity.
You can take the road to assumption on this one if you like. I'll go with a very odd feeling that she is desperate for money and she's just one of those low life we encounter who would probably sell out her own family for a few pieces of silver if she was very desperate. The one thing I do know is no matter how she presents it she is no friend.
Help me out with this one. The recipients of your money (should you ever choose to run for President) may have a “very ‘checkered’ past of questionable behavior,” but you are beyond repproach?