meeting with donald trump? >> oh, donald and i have become friends. we've sat down a number of times before he was a kand and we're sitting down again today. what i salute him for is focusing on the problem of illegal immigration. i like donald he's bold he's brash. part of the reason people are supporting donald trump right now is they're fed up with politicians in washington. >> but this morning, trump wasn't exactly sure why they were meeting. >> ted cruz called me and i don't know why i'm meeting him to be honest but i do have respect for him. i respect the fact that along with a couple of others he came out very strongly and agreed with what i said on illegal immigration. and he came out strongly and early. i like him. he called me he wanted to meet and we are going to meet. >> and tonight, we know trump has a date with nine other republicans at the debate in 22 days. it might be late night at the