Trump denied his Obama ultimatum is in any way self-serving, nor intended to generate publicity for himself or the upcoming season of his NBC show Celebrity Apprentice.
Busey was one of the most entertaining cast members in his season on Apprentice, with his explosive personality and apparently addled brain providing comedy.
His Celebrity Apprentice is now syndicated in China and signed for another season on NBC (the season of his regular Celebrity show just kicked off this month featuring out-of-work contestants looking for a second chance at a job).