Because Trump is happy about the muslim mayor’s election:
“I was happy to see that,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Khan’s election. “I think it’s a very good thing, and I hope he does a very good job because frankly that would be very, very good.”
Asked why, Mr. Trump said, “Because I think if he does a great job, it will really — you lead by example, always lead by example. If he does a good job and frankly if he does a great job, that would be a terrific thing.”
Jedidah, have you ever tried running for President, especially as a non-politician Outsider? You get hit with all kinds of stuff, and you have to come up with answers on the spur of the moment.
What you may say at any ‘spur-moment’, isn’t necessarily your policy, in later, more considered moments. It’s usually a ‘non-comment’ sort of comment - and Trump seems to have that shtick down pat. :-)
-JT