Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid
Harry Mason ReidHarry Reid reacts to Boehner book excerpt: 'We didn't mince words' The Memo: Biden seeks a secret weapon — GOP voters Tensions flare over Senate filibuster MORE (D-Nev.) on Thursday praised Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
Donald TrumpHarry Reid reacts to Boehner book excerpt: 'We didn't mince words' Man arrested for allegedly threatening to stab undercover Asian officer in NYC Trump says GOP will take White House in 2024 in prepared speech MORE for speaking his mind and being "authentic.”
Harry Mason ReidHarry Reid reacts to Boehner book excerpt: 'We didn't mince words' The Memo: Biden seeks a secret weapon — GOP voters Tensions flare over Senate filibuster MORE (D-Nev.) on Thursday praised Republican presidential candidate Donald TrumpDonald TrumpHarry Reid reacts to Boehner book excerpt: 'We didn't mince words' Man arrested for allegedly threatening to stab undercover Asian officer in NYC Trump says GOP will take White House in 2024 in prepared speech 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.
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"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 Rubio
Marco Antonio RubioHillicon Valley: Amazon wins union election — says 'our employees made the choice' Overnight Defense: Biden proposes 3B defense budget | Criticism comes in from left and right | Pentagon moves toward new screening for extremists The growing threat of China's lawfare MORE for continually saying the Democrats are scared to run against him. Reid laughed when asked whether the Democrats were worried about Rubio.
Marco Antonio RubioHillicon Valley: Amazon wins union election — says 'our employees made the choice' Overnight Defense: Biden proposes 3B defense budget | Criticism comes in from left and right | Pentagon moves toward new screening for extremists The growing threat of China's lawfare 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."
