This may be more of an opinion is it more important for an individual to do what is "politically correct" or to do what is morally right even if it upsets people? is it different for a president?

Explanation:

I have a story that my wife (an American) told me. She was horrified to learn that Bill Clinton sends a gift to Monica on important occasions. I was not. Bill is thumbing his nose at the conventions of society and perhaps he and Monica became good friends. I think, in recognizing her friendship, he is doing the right thing. Friendship is very rare. The politically correct thing to do was never see her again. My wife has a secondary point about this for which I have no answer, he is hurting both his daughter and wife.

FDR was married to Elinor. He could not have served as president for as long as he did without her help. And yet, he had other women pass through his personal life because they fulfilled what Elinor -- the mother of 5 of his children -- could not. It wasn't sexual either. It was just that he needed female companionship and compassion (which was not delivered in the form of pity.)

So to answer your question, the press in a way is at fault. If you want to destroy someone, the way to do it is with sex. Every adult understands sex and the taboos that go along with it. The press decided not to do anything about FDR (the right thing) and they decided to crucify Bill (the Politically correct thing). Surely there is more important news to report that doesn't involve intrusion into an ex-president's life.

My own feeling is you do the right thing. You will be admired for it. To practice the politically correct thing just avoids detection.