Except that Trump is very good at real estate which means he actually has the deep background knowledge, connections and skills to bring it to fruition.
No one pays any attention to Cruz, that is the problem.
We need someone who cannot be ignored.
The article cast his idea in a horrible light. So I am not really sure what he was proposing. Sounded promising.
But the difference is turning land over to the states - terrible idea. They are just miniature feds, not to be trusted with increased power.