Reid praises Trump for being 'authentic'

Senate Minority Leader Harry ReidHarry Mason ReidSenate Republicans eye rules change to speed Trump nominees Harry Reid knocks Ocasio-Cortez's tax proposal: Fast 'radical change' doesn't work Overnight Defense: Trump rejects Graham call to end shutdown | Coast Guard on track to miss Tuesday paychecks | Dems eye Trump, Russia probes | Trump talks with Erdogan after making threat to Turkey's economy MORE (D-Nev.) on Thursday praised Republican presidential candidate Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpSunday shows preview: Shutdown negotiations continue after White House immigration proposal Rove warns Senate GOP: Don't put only focus on base Ann Coulter blasts Trump shutdown compromise: ‘We voted for Trump and got Jeb!’ MORE for speaking his mind and being "authentic.”

 

"You may not agree with his authenticity, but he's authentic. People like that. He speaks his mind, which reminds me of me once in a while. I think that's something that's refreshing," Reid said, according to CNN.

 

"He just says whatever he thinks is appropriate. I think some of the stuff is not so good but he does that. People identify with that," he added.

 

Although Trump's style wouldn't "sell very well" with Democrats, Reid said, it's resonating with Republicans.

 

Reid also slammed Trump's rival Marco RubioMarco Antonio RubioOvernight Defense: Second Trump-Kim summit planned for next month | Pelosi accuses Trump of leaking Afghanistan trip plans | Pentagon warns of climate threat to bases | Trump faces pressure to reconsider Syria exit Pressure mounts for Trump to reconsider Syria withdrawal Senate Republicans eye rules change to speed Trump nominees MORE for continually saying the Democrats are scared to run against him. Reid laughed when asked whether the Democrats were worried about Rubio.

 

"He came in third in one election, in Iowa,” he said. “He came in fifth in New Hampshire. I'm not quaking in my boots, I'll tell you that."