Part of Sliwa’s gross but endlessly fascinating appeal is that he has been married four times and was involved in an alleged affair that involved sperm donation and accusations of stealing tons of cash from his then-wife.

Curtis Sliwa has six cats, wears a red beret and is running to be the next mayor of New York City. Many wish he wouldn’t. President Trump has dismissed the Republican candidate as “not exactly ready for prime time.” Billionaire Bill Ackman has urged ...