[Texas Eagle]

As a Trumpeteer, I have to concede that's it is troubling if he agreed with the Kelo decision. The purpose of eminent domain is to provide for the public or general good like roadways, bridges, etc., not to increase the tax base by turning property over to property developers.

I haven't heard him directly address the Kelo decision so I'm going on what I've heard from other sources.

The fact that no other candidate has called him on it and explained how it's supposed to work tells me they are no better than he is on it.

[Lagmeister]

You are not correct. Most eminent domain today is for redevelopment for a tax base. That is considered the public good. Consider rundown neighborhoods in many cities. The use of eminent domain allows the properties to be bought up and converted to upscale houses... known as gentrification. This benefits the city by bringing in taxpayers and it benefits the city by being able to increase taxes on the property. This is a Republican, conservative and Constitutional position. What is wrong with folks here?

[A Conservative Thinker]

http://www.creators.com/conservative/michelle-malkin/donald-trump-s-eminent-domain-empire.html

[yoe]

Justice Kennedy's eminent domain abuse of (Kelo v. City of New London) This is a far cry from the eminent domain the Key Stone Pipe Line would require....incidentally how many of you have (seen this)...one map among many.

[Kenny]

Is Kelo as troubling to you as ISIS, TPP, Obamacare, open borders?

It amazes me how the media still manages to attack on a micro level and succeed. Trump won’t take anyone’s property as President, I promise.

[jstaff]

He did respond to that issue earlier. He said that what he wanted to do was a good thing because people coming into the area would be able to see wonderful things instead of that old house. I don’t know what about a parking lot would be a wonderful thing.

[Lopeover]

If you listen to Trump’s side, doesn’t always win with eminent domain. People often get more money for their properties.