Donald Trump: A New York Power Broker in Name Only

The Brian Lehrer Show | Feb 24, 2016

Did you know that many New York banks refuse to lend money to Donald Trump?

That's one of the many things Susanne Craig, City Hall Bureau Chief for The New York Times, discusses in her recent story on Trump's finances. She argues that, despite the prevalence of Donald Trump’s name on skyscrapers across the city, the GOP presidential candidate’s clout in New York isn’t as towering.

On most banks' reluctance to do business with Trump:

"He's considered – in addition to having all these risks that are associated with bankruptcies – he's considered very litigious," Craig explained. "Either he sues or he threatens to sue."

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