When a politician you admire is accused of wrongdoing, there is a natural inclination to initially deflect or dismiss the allegations. It is effectively a presumption of innocence for your side.
For centrists and most leftists, the presumption is rebuttable. If evidence accumulates that the allegations are true, you accept that conclusion and take a position as to what constitutes an appropriate remedy.
If you’re a reactionary, however, the opposite is true. The more compelling the case, the more you dig in and blame the “deep state” and the MSM for maligning your hero. Hence, Tucker Carlson on Matt Gaetz.