Exactly! He is an American icon. He is Clint-freaking-Eastwood, for goodness’ sake. He needs the approval of NO ONE. He is at an age and position in his life and career that affords him complete freedom to say, do, and offend whomever/whatever he chooses. He has no worries of being blacklisted by the nitwits in Hollywood; he has no need of them, anyway.
Ahhhhh...liberty is bliss. :)
EGGS... zactly!!!!! ; )