Since he's a proponent of this proposed new Lahaina 15 minute city, more likely he's trying to elbow out any competition for purchasing land from the victims. If the government doesn't help these people, I hope some starts a Go Fund Me so we can rescue them from evil governments.
Sounds like he's positioning himself to be a "victim" of a scheme he helped commit.
Since he's a proponent of this proposed new Lahaina 15 minute city, more likely he's trying to elbow out any competition for purchasing land from the victims. If the government doesn't help these people, I hope some starts a Go Fund Me so we can rescue them from evil governments.