When Leah sez 'appreciates', does she mean 'hold dear', 'have a clear idea of', or 'think very highly or favorably of'?

Well, it can't possibly be 'have a clear idea of'!

The corporate bankruptcies of Donald Trump

Trump Acclaims Economy, but Voters Are Anxious Amid Recession Talk  (The New York Times, 8/22/2019)

Leah Proffitt, a 60-year-old Air Force veteran in Tucson, is a registered Republican who appreciates Mr. Trump’s business experience.