Donald Trump offered the Muslim cleric a profit to sell the property where the muslim community center is likely to be built. The Imam rejected the offer saying it was an unsatisfactory bid.
Of course Trump refused to up the ante as he was just trying to provide an opportunity to avoid the ongoing conflict about the chosen site. Great American and great New Yorker was just trying to get it relocated at least 5 blocks way. Trump berates the Imam for trying to profiteer or hostage to his demands.
What is laughable is that Trump himself is an ultra capitalist and uses any advantage he might have to exact the best deal he can for himself and his company.
I think the Donald was trying to buy a little attention and plaudettes for his patriotism. The trouble is he was a bit cheap. If you intend to bribe someone you best open your wallet wide enough to be persuasive. This Donald would tell that Donald to put up or shut up. You don't price my property especially if it isn't really up for sale. Throw a number like $20 million instead of $4 million and I will now you're serious.
I don't know if the Imam has a price but if he does he should set it himself.
