Yes he is and says so with a vengeance. People say he's too blunt, needs to tone it down, etc. I like his plain spoken straight language. . No sugar coating. Speak the truth atcha'!
I like it. It is an effective form of communication versus the usual double speak and ambiguous language we get from politicians, which turns people off and puts them to sleep. The object is to win votes and beat double speaking opponents. It's super effective when the message resonates.