Trump could be among the biggest US presidents

David Lynch says that President Donald Trump could become one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States, which earned him instant praise from the Republican leader avoided by much of 39, Hollywood.

The enigmatic filmmaker told The Guardian newspaper in an interview published this weekend that while he was undecided about the tycoon's work on the property, his rise could pave the way for a major reform .

"He could become one of the greatest presidents in history because he has so upset the game. Nobody is able to counter this kind of a smart way" said the 72-year-old Oscar nominee.

After tweeting his approval, Trump joked during a rally with supporters in South Carolina: "He's going to Hollywood for his career."

"He now seems to believe that Trump may have been the right choice after all," said Trump to the cheers and applause of the crowd.

Lynch, considered one of the greatest American filmmakers of his generation, told London-based Guardian that he did not remember who he had voted in during the presidential election. 2016.

The director "Eraserhead" and "Blue Velvet" said that it was perhaps Bernie Sanders, that he preferred to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary.

"Our so-called leaders can not move the country forward, they can not do anything. Just like children, they are. Trump has shown it all," he said.

"Twin Peaks", Lynch's famous black murder drama in a small American town, came back last year after 26 years of absence, in the televised event perhaps the most awaited of the year.

The fascinating mystery of the eight original episodes "Twin Peaks" – which killed the beautiful cheerleader Laura Palmer – captured the imagination of a generation in 1990.

He quickly acquired a loyal fan base and won three Golden Globes in 1991, including one for best television series and another for actor Kyle MacLachlan.

The audience and critical appreciation declined when the second series of 22 episodes unveiled Palmer's killer and ABC canceled the show.

A movie that followed, "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me," was a commercial and critical flop.

The director has spent the last few years directing music videos and acting in comedies, but he has not made a film since the box office missed "Inland Empire" 12 years ago.

Lynch, who has been meditating twice a day for more than 40 years, suggested to AFP last year that he had made his last feature film.

American director David Lynch poses after receiving an award for his entire career at the 12th Rome Film Festival on November 4, 2017 in Rome. The 12th Rome Film Festival will be held from October 26 to November 5.