Actor Dennis Quaid has criticised the leftward shift of American politics, describing Donald Trump as 'really genuine' and 'full of energy'. In an interview on Pastor Greg Laurie's show, the 71-year-old star of the recent Reagan biopic said he is a 'common-sense independent' who leans conservative.
Quaid agreed with Laurie that politics have moved 'extremely far left', noting that being a Clinton Democrat now equates to being a 'neo-con' in some circles. He added, 'What used to be, you can't be anymore.'
Discussing President Trump, Quaid said, 'He wouldn't be president if he wasn't genuine. The people who voted for him know that he has their best interests at heart.' He also remarked on Trump's energy: 'I've never seen anybody with that kind of energy.'
The actor recalled staying in the Queen's bedroom at the White House during the Clinton presidency, noting that 'they serve instant coffee in the morning' – which he described as 'pretty bad coffee'.
Reflecting on his role as Ronald Reagan, Quaid said he aimed to capture the human side of the former president, including his facial nerve damage. He also spoke of a 'spiritual revolution' in the country, not tied to party politics, but about 'those two coming together.'
