Milton Berle isn't running for the Republican nomination, is he?
Nope. But he was "Mr. Television" in the 50s. If dressing in drag for a joke was fine with the general American population 50 years ago, I figure it will go over fine with them today.
And no one doubted Berle's sexuality.
Hey, George Murphy was the head of the California State Republican party and served as a senator - and he minced around in movies all the time. Know your history, LOL!