Trump says he 'likes' long-shot presidential rival Kanye West and 'he's always been nice to me'

PRESIDENT Donald Trump gave his latest thoughts on Kanye West's wildcard presidential run after being questioned about Republican Party connections to Kanye's campaign.

Trump denied knowing about the rapper's mental health issues, as addressed by wife Kim Kardashian, whom he also called a 'fantastic woman' after her work on prison reform.

Four senior Republican strategists are reportedly helping Kanye West to get on the ballot for the 2020 presidential race.

The connections to West were reported by The New York Times on Tuesday, and raise questions about whether top Republicans view the rapper's campaign as a way to nab votes away from likely Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

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Senior Republicans are ‘helping Kanye West secure place on 2020 presidential ballot to take votes away from Joe Biden’
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12321374/top-republican-strategists-help-kanye-west-2020-ballot/

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West staying in ‘tropical island fortress’ during ‘make-or-break’ vacation
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/12316643/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-staying-in-tropical-island-fortress/

Can Kanye West run for president in 2020?
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/12046129/kanye-west-president-2020/

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